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.

just trying to twist

always known that the man was swift and decisive, but he

from that failed partnership, Harvey still had the advantage because he knew

always earn more,” he stubbornly retorted. “Is that all you came

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

Isaac was finished, and he growled angrily, “Are

much in

appeared perfectly comfortable and unaffected, however. “Business is war. How could you blame me

and heaved in frustration, before turning to leave

turn into a glower the instant he left. “Get someone to follow

did as he

plan–he never mentioned Irene to Harvey because

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

the back foot and being left with no authority at all, Isaac must