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

and department chiefs–it was a full house since it was a quarterly

He was twirling a Parker pen between his fingers,

company’s reports proved clearly sub–par, he remained impassive but suddenly slammed his pen on

about to speak, and he whipped it out to

sir, and she’s yelling

“Ignore her,” Isaac growled.

“Yes, sir.”

up, he

was letting Irene starve on purpose–it was her

was merciful enough not to kill

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

despite himself as he

atmosphere in the conference room

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

happen, Mr. Jefferson?”

afraid I can’t share it. Let’s hope that your report is satisfactory so that I will stay in

report to ask-Isaac’s words actually