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?

matter–everything banked on what Harvey himself did, not to mention that he liked her, and that was enough for

Stan found the entire situation strange as well – his boss was getting a

rushed ahead of Isaac and opened the

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for him, 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 — she was his

for him to dislike her, but he would never let

all, this concerned a

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

was speechless once

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

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

may, Harvey would not play

Stan started to leave as well, leaving Harvey where

Harvey felt like he was

he realized that he came in Stan‘s

else was he

“Stan Hill!” he bellowed.

simply ignored him, and

her room after Isaac left, and looked in the mirror to check on

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

breath, she took a shower, intending to go to bed early. She could not rely on her resume now–she should start job hunting by

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

hair, she walked up to the mirror... and met Isaac‘s

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

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

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

she feigned calmness

“Who

fair skin and voluptuous figure–which seemed

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