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?

on what Harvey himself did, not to mention that he liked her, and that

found the entire situation strange as well –

he rushed ahead of Isaac

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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 he would not allow anyone else to covet

for him to dislike her, but he

all, this concerned

who was standing there stupidly. “Don‘t even think about laying a finger on her. If there is a repeat of what happened

speechless once

at Harvey‘s lap when

Isaac had changed his mind and wanted Irene for himself, which was

would not play along,

to leave as well, leaving Harvey where

felt like

he realized that he

he supposed

“Stan Hill!” he bellowed.

simply ignored him,

the mansion, Irene returned to her room after Isaac left, and looked in the

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he would really strangle her to death if

early. She could not rely on her resume now–she should

she suddenly remembered that she did not bring her pajamas into the washroom. Still, she did not have to worry

to the mirror... and

her chest in panic. “W-What are you doing in

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

thought of Harvey declaring his interest in her frustrated him, and he was convinced that

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

snorted. “Who is

the same time, he was studying Irene‘s fair skin

to pretend that