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.

was in a meeting within a conference room that could accommodate a

department chiefs–it

forward at the chairing seat, leaning sideways as he rested a hand on the table. He was twirling a Parker pen

reports proved clearly sub–par, he remained impassive but suddenly slammed

to speak, and he whipped it out to answer

awake, sir, and she’s yelling

“Ignore her,” Isaac growled.

“Yes, sir.”

he

on purpose–it was her fault, dumping him to

enough not to kill

to lack the ability to remember, challenging the limits of his tolerance constantly, while he had to keep bearing with her as her behavior escalated for the

despite himself as he

the conference room

in a good mood actually asked, “Did

happen, Mr. Jefferson?”

up at the person who asked. “Yes, but I’m afraid I can’t share it. Let’s hope that

the person was confident enough in his report to ask-Isaac’s words actually boosted