The Runaway Groom

Chapter 86

Harvey entered and took a seat.

“Long time no see, Mr. Jefferson.” He greeted Isaac with a smile that did not reach his eyes.

The private room was dark, and Isaac appeared to be lounging–but the look on his face was inscrutable.

“To what do I owe the pleasure?” Harvey asked.

“I heard that the CEO of Hartman United reneged on your partnership offer?” Isaac asked evenly, but it was a direct slap to Harvey‘s face. Still, Harvey knew that Isaac was behind that, and composed himself despite bleeding from the heart. “It‘s just a partnership–if it falls through, it falls through.”

Isaac chuckled. “How magnanimous. How much did it cost you?”

Harvey felt humiliated right then.

was just trying to twist

was swift and decisive, but

devastating losses from that failed partnership, Harvey still

earn more,” he

Irene, and replied, “Why else would I do it? Also, your property at Spring Bay might get investigated for construction

was pushed over the edge before Isaac was finished,

but he had invested so much in Spring Bay that

“Business is war. How could

gritted his teeth and heaved in frustration, before turning to

never saw Isaac‘s carefree look turn into a glower the instant he left. “Get someone

sir.” Stan did as

Irene to

Harvey would know his goal and become wary. It would also make Harvey even more tight–lipped and use it as leverage

being left with no authority at all, Isaac must strike