The Runaway Groom

Chapter 26

Harvey nodded–he really was interested in Irene, though he could not describe what he liked about her.

Who knows? He might just be stirred by his impulse after being denied twice.

Moreover, the fact that she had wounded him repeatedly makes for a strong memory!

On the other hand, Isaac‘s anger eased a little when he found out that Harvey did not manage to have his way with Irene... but he was furious again to find out that he liked Irene.

In fact, he was even more furious than before!

“What do you like about her?” he asked, wondering to himself what was likable about that woman aside from cheating in relationships.

“I don‘t know, but one way or another, I want her,” Harvey replied without hesitation.

Isaac frowned, feeling as if his possession was being coveted.

“Stay away from her!” he warned sternly, which left Harvey befuddled,

What was going on here?

Feeling like gossiping just then, Harvey asked, “Are you interested in her too, Mr. Jefferson?”

Stan was standing behind Isaac, and turned toward Isaac as well just then–his boss was certainly behaving strangely. What did he really think of Irene? Nonetheless, Isaac looked like he was being utterly serious as he snorted coldly. “Why would I be interested in her?”

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Harvey pursed his lips. “Everyone has different tastes – you may not like her, but I do, Mr. Jefferson . As long as she isn‘t married, I‘m allowed to pursue her.”

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Isaac narrowed his eyes, and coldly said, “She‘s married, so don‘t even think about it.”

With that, he returned to his car, leaving Harvey speechless and gaping behind him.

She was married?

did, not

found the entire situation strange as well – his boss was getting a little too enthusiastic about Irene,

ahead of Isaac and opened the

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in the man‘s eyes, and even Isaac himself noticed that he was getting excessively agitated over Irene. Still, he soon found an excuse for himself — she was his wife, and

reasonable for him to dislike her, but he

this concerned a man‘s

to look at Harvey, who was standing there stupidly. “Don‘t even think about laying a finger on

was speechless

throwing Irene at Harvey‘s lap

wanted Irene

not play along, for he always got the women he

Stan started to leave as well, leaving Harvey where

felt like he was missing

he realized that

he supposed to

“Stan Hill!” he bellowed.

simply ignored him, and

and looked in

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desire to leave sooner, or he would really strangle her to death if she

shower, intending to go to bed early. She

into the washroom. Still, she did not have to worry since Isaac never came into her room, so she focused on showering, and stepped

to the mirror... and

chest in panic.

nonchalantly on the couch, studying her without a care. “Who are you trying to seduce

Harvey declaring his interest in her frustrated him, and he was convinced that she had

feigned calmness and snapped, “It

“Who is it,

was studying Irene‘s fair skin and voluptuous figure–which seemed to stir his

seduce someone with that getup? Who is it? Is it me?” Restraining himself, Isaac tried to pretend that he was relaxed and leaned on the couch,