The Runaway Groom

Chapter 178

Ricky Spencer did not release her, however. “I know that your son was kidnapped. Is there anything I can help with?”

“No,” Irene replied. “Just stick to your lessons on managing the company.”

“Tommy is my nephew even if you won’t admit it. I’m actually worried that he has been taken away, and I just want to help.”

Ricky’s tone was sincere, making it awkward for Irene to brush him off.

“No, I’m serious,” she said patiently. “It’s a great help if you’ll do your best to learn how to manage Spencer Holdings.”

Something changed in the way he looked at her then. “I will do my best,” he replied.

“Good. I have something urgent to do, so please let go,” Irene said urgently.

Ricky did, and Irene hurried outside when she suddenly stopped and turned toward him again. “Listen–the reason our father did not pass down Spencer Holdings to you directly was because he knows that you’re not ready to lead yet. He may have entrusted Spencer Holdings to me for now, but understand that he loves and cares about you… As for your mother, there’s no question that she made many mistakes, and I hope you can let go of past grudges and concentrate on studying.”

“What are you saying?” Ricky smiled. “I know that Mom deserves what’s coming to her

“You may be the only one who knows what you are thinking, but don’t take others for idiots.”

Irene

always been well–behaved around her, even speaking harshly

was not

to bridge the distance between them, most likely to take control over Spencer

eventually be his anyway, and she had

him hold Samantha’s imprisonment against

did not need another person added to

change of heart, even

was left spacing

whole world. There was no way he would be unmoved

to win Irene’s trust by being nice, after which he would

try to

Irene’s words made it clear that she knew what he was up to,

it was not surprising that the father trusted her

the couch, and went over to

was neutral toward the boy, even though Lionel wanted her and Irene to take care of

harass Lionel’s only son–children should not be made to suffer for

had since passed away, and all grief and hate departed

get some rest,”

me anytime you need me,”