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?

what Harvey himself did, not to mention that he liked her, and that was enough for

same time, Stan 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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noticed that he was getting excessively agitated over Irene. Still, he soon found an excuse for himself —

to dislike her, but he would never

all, this concerned

“Don‘t even think about laying a finger on her. If there is a

was speechless once

basically throwing Irene at Harvey‘s lap when they first

his lips, he wondered if Isaac had changed his mind and wanted Irene for himself, which was why he warned him to stay

that as it may, Harvey would not play along, for he always got

after Isaac drove away, Stan started to

Harvey felt like

he realized that he

else was he supposed

“Stan Hill!” he bellowed.

simply ignored him, and drove away

after Isaac left, and looked in the mirror to check on the red marks where

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or he would really strangle

took a shower, intending to go to bed early. She could not rely on her

into the washroom. Still, she did not have to worry since Isaac never came into

up to the

in panic. “W-What are you doing in my

lying nonchalantly on the couch, studying her without a care.

his interest in her frustrated him, and he was convinced that

twitched, but she feigned calmness and snapped, “It won‘t be

“Who is it,

Irene‘s fair skin

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