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?

not

entire situation strange as well – his boss

ahead of

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greeting, “Mr. Jefferson.” There was no mistaking the flames of fury 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

to dislike her, but he would never let anyone else touch

concerned a man‘s

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

speechless

was basically throwing Irene at Harvey‘s lap when they first met, was

his lips, he wondered if Isaac had changed his mind and wanted Irene for

play along, for he always got the

away, Stan started to leave as well, leaving Harvey where

felt like

he started to leave, he realized that

was he supposed to

“Stan Hill!” he bellowed.

simply ignored him, and drove away

the mansion, Irene returned to her room after Isaac left, and looked in the mirror to check on the red marks where

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or he

bed early. She could

washroom. Still, she did not have

to the mirror... and met Isaac‘s

promptly turned around, clutching her chest in panic.

without a care.

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

calmness and snapped, “It won‘t be

“Who

he was studying Irene‘s fair skin

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