The Runaway Groom

Chapter 203

Isaac took two steps backward, avoiding Kathy.

Naturally, she was disappointed to miss, and asked Isaac tearfully, “How could you do this to me?”

As Isaac remained impassive, she bawled miserably. “I saved you, didn’t I? Those men almost had their way with me!”

“I will not work at the branch company!” she cried hysterically. “Even if it kills me!”

Isaac frowned in disdain just then.

“You were raised overseas, weren’t you? I could arrange a job for you at a foreign company instead,” he said-not relenting despite her tantrum.

Kathy was left in disbelief.

Was his heart made of stone? Could he not see the bruise on her face? Why was he insisting on making her leave?

“Why can’t I stay at headquarters? Was my performance lacking? I can improve-”

“I arranged a job for you because of my grandfather and because you were the owner of that silver crucifix. Do you think I would be here otherwise? I’m already being kinder than I should be just by being here, and if your answer is still no, you can forfeit it entirely ”

was speechless-that was not what

don’t want that. I just

suggested,

anything to do with her–in

was no dynasty like the Jeffersons and her parents died while she was a child, the family

not want money-she

that Moneypenny had advised

to win his sympathy? Or was

be

aggrieved just then–women’s tears were supposed to win the sympathy and affection of men,

stay at the branch company. I won’t show up around you again… for the sake of this silver

crucifix

it because it was an eyesore–no respectable young woman would wear

wear it at all times, and Isaac may

was why she kept

see that pair of bright eyes he saw as

him

feel you’re fit enough.” With those words,

position for her where I

“Yes, sir,” Stan replied.