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

same time, Stan found the entire situation strange as well – his boss

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 —

reasonable for him to dislike her, but he would never let anyone

all, this concerned

a finger on her. If there is a repeat of what happened at Blue Bridge, I‘m not going

speechless

lap

had changed his mind and wanted Irene for

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

Stan started to leave

Harvey felt like he was missing

he realized that he

he supposed

“Stan Hill!” he bellowed.

him,

Isaac left, and looked in

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

go to bed early. She could not rely on her resume now–she should start

wet, she suddenly remembered that she did not bring her pajamas into the washroom. Still, she did not have to worry since Isaac never came

to the mirror... and

around, clutching her chest in panic. “W-What are you

studying her without a care. “Who are you

thought of Harvey declaring his interest in her frustrated him,

crystalline gaze widened as her curled eyelashes twitched, but she feigned calmness and snapped, “It

snorted. “Who is it,

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

to 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