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

were executives and department chiefs–it was a

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

clearly sub–par, he remained impassive but suddenly

he was about to speak,

and she’s yelling that she’s

“Ignore her,” Isaac growled.

“Yes, sir.”

up, he

Irene starve on purpose–it was her fault,

not to kill

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

chuckled despite himself as

the conference room quickly cleared

was in a good

happen, Mr. Jefferson?”

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

confident enough in his report to ask-Isaac’s words actually boosted his confidence