The Runaway Groom

Chapter 170

Irene entered and greeted him. “Mr. Jefferson.”

Isaac glowered at that title, but Irene was not in the mood to fawn over him, let alone notice his expression.

“Are you free tonight?” she asked stiffly.

Isaac leaned against his chair and asked flatly, “Why?”

“I’ve booked a room at Hotel Langdon,” she said, her hands clenching and relaxing repeatedly before she could finally calm down and speak. “It’s the penthouse-

“Wait.” Isaac cut her short before she could finish. “What was that again?”

His aloofness was feigned–he could barely hold back his excitement.

How could he not be pleased with an invitation from Irene, after all?

It was his ego that stopped him from expressing it.

“So, are you busy tonight?” Irene asked.

“No,” he replied so quickly that it betrayed his mood.

Irene wanted so much for him to say yes.

But she was even more afraid that he would.

if harm came to Tommy if he

at once conflicted and

for you there. Finish up your

leave, but Isaac followed her and said,

Irene hung her head.

hand then. “Are you getting shy? You’re the

was willing to throw everything aside if

did you become

matter if she was being chaste or

as long as it

our marriage certification?” Irene suddenly

tightened

marry her before, and his grandfather had been

a matter of fact, he had

that out

I just remembered it

the building, they got in Isaac’s car, and he drove her to a

“Okay,” Irene replied flatly.

Isaac had a private room since he

dishes served were scrumptious and unique to

not hungry?” Isaac

You can have my portion,” Irene replied without moving her

noticed then that she was not in a good mood, but did not dwell on it. “Are you tired? If it’s fine with you, I’ll