The Runaway Groom

Chapter 198

Moneypenny had served Henry for years, and Henry still trusted him—but he could not deny that he had doubts after what happened recently.

This counted as a test!

Still, he could only hope that Moneypenny had really been coerced and nothing else…

Over at Rose Garden, the sedatives had worn off and Irene had regained consciousness.

However, her limbs were still bound to prevent her from moving, and the sedatives left her lethargic.

Having no idea who her captors were, she yelled, “Is there anyone out there?! I’m hungry!”

There was no response–Isaac had instructed the guards outside to call him once she woke up, but also forbade them from entering the room.

If she started screaming, let her scream all she wanted!

When they heard Irene, the guards made the call.

conference room that could accommodate a hundred

were executives and department chiefs–it was a full house since it was

a Parker pen between his fingers, occasionally swiftly and tapping it audibly on the table when he

sub–par, he remained impassive but suddenly slammed his pen on the

to speak, and he whipped it out to

and she’s yelling that

“Ignore her,” Isaac growled.

“Yes, sir.”

up, he said,

on purpose–it was her fault, dumping him to marry

not to kill her

the limits of his tolerance

despite himself

conference room quickly cleared thanks to

he was in a good mood actually asked, “Did something

happen, Mr. Jefferson?”

asked. “Yes, but I’m afraid I can’t share it. Let’s hope that your report is satisfactory so that I will stay

the person was confident enough in his report to ask-Isaac’s words actually boosted his confidence instead of leaving him fearful of his