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.

harm came to Tommy if he

at once conflicted and

will wait for you there. Finish up your

turned to leave, but Isaac followed her

Irene hung her head.

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

mind being a loser around her, and was willing to throw everything aside if she

asked, “When did you become so

been so direct, but it did not matter

heart raced as long as

our marriage certification?” Irene suddenly

fingers tightened just

been reluctant to marry her before, and his grandfather had been in charge

matter of fact, he had

that out

I just

left the building, they got in Isaac’s car,

“Okay,” Irene replied flatly.

diner, and Isaac had a

dishes served were scrumptious and unique to this diner, but

not hungry?” Isaac

my portion,” Irene replied without

good mood, but did not dwell on it. “Are you