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

want that.

Isaac suggested, cutting

really did not want anything to do with her–in fact, he wanted her

dynasty like the Jeffersons and her parents died while she was a

not want

want money,” she said, tearing up as she remembered that Moneypenny had advised her not to cry all the time, but to

his sympathy? Or was

be crying right

supposed to win the sympathy and affection of men, but

I’m begging you–just let me stay at the branch company. I won’t show up around you again… for

silver crucifix at Isaac’s face just

respectable young woman would wear something as out of fashion as that, and she preferred

wear it at all times, and Isaac may be less

why she kept

pair of bright eyes he saw

him

when you feel you’re fit enough.” With those

followed him, he instructed, “Arrange a position for her where

“Yes, sir,” Stan replied.