The Runaway Groom

Chapter 186

Isaac’s expression turned icy, and the air around him seemed to cool as well.

“Irene Spencer! Did you really think Harvey Gooding loves you? Don’t forget that you were married to me, and consummated-

“Isaac Jefferson!” Irene snapped, cutting him short.

“What, can’t take it already?” Isaac mocked, holding out a hand to her. “You can still walk away with me now.”

Irene was laughing despite her indignation. “You were the one who demanded a divorce, and it has been finalized. Also, aren’t you with Kathy York? Are you sure she won’t get jealous that you’re here? Oh, and I also heard that you gave her your most prized possession–I guess you really love her, congratulations!”

“I’m just returning that thing to its owner,” Isaac replied without thinking.

Irene raised her brow. “So it’s hers. I guess you two really go a long way back.”

Isaac pursed his lips but could not deny it, since she was the one who saved him as a child, or he would not have rehired her–even if his grandfather had asked.

“My husband will be coming to get me soon. Please leave.” Irene was exhausted, but was somehow pleased that Isaac came.

Isaac held out a hand again, his tone commanding now. “Come with me.”

away unceremoniously. “I’m getting married to Harvey. Go to Kathy, so

around Irene’s waist and pulling her firmly into his embrace. Even as he restrained her, he greedily admired her

“Yes, I am!”

here to give me your

“Mr. Jefferson!”

“Thanks for coming, but the way you’re touching my wife is

waist. He leaned in then and whispered beside her ear, “Are you

Irene exclaimed as she

was restraining his rage.

her chin.

she had been forced, the thought that Isaac was already hooking

repulsed.

was allowed to have another woman, she could marry

to get even, she was hardly impulsive–she could

regret this, Isaac Jefferson,” Irene said as she nonchalantly straightened her gown which was not actually

ego was gnawing, but he refused

“Yes,” Irene replied curtly.

Plenty of fish in the