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 hundred

others present were executives and department chiefs–it was

leaning forward at the chairing seat, leaning sideways as he rested a hand on the table. He was twirling a Parker pen between his fingers, occasionally swiftly and tapping it audibly on the table when he heard something that did not

the branch company’s reports proved clearly sub–par, he remained impassive but

his phone rang just as he was about to speak, and he whipped it out to answer

she’s yelling

“Ignore her,” Isaac growled.

“Yes, sir.”

he said,

Irene starve on purpose–it was her fault, dumping him to

merciful enough not

to remember, because she seemed to lack the ability to remember, challenging the limits of his tolerance constantly, while he had to keep bearing with her

chuckled despite himself

the conference

who thought that he was in a good

happen, Mr. Jefferson?”

who asked. “Yes, but I’m afraid I can’t share it.

ask-Isaac’s words actually