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.

a conference room that could

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

was twirling a Parker pen between his fingers, occasionally swiftly and tapping it audibly

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

about to speak, and

awake, sir, and she’s yelling that she’s

“Ignore her,” Isaac growled.

“Yes, sir.”

up, he

letting Irene starve on purpose–it was her

enough not to kill

challenging the limits of his tolerance constantly, while he had to keep bearing

despite himself as he

atmosphere in the conference room quickly cleared thanks to

thought that he was in a good mood

happen, Mr. Jefferson?”

but I’m afraid I can’t share it. Let’s hope that your report is satisfactory so that I

to ask-Isaac’s words actually boosted his confidence instead of leaving him fearful of his