The Runaway Groom

Chapter 558

Debbie placed everything she brought on the table, saying, "Mr. Jefferson asked me to buy these."

Irene glanced at it and said, "I see."

"Take your time and get some proper rest," Debbie said and turned to leave.

However, just as she reached the door, she stopped and turned again to look at Irene. “It seems that all you do is bother Mr. Jefferson.”

"And what about it?” Irene coolly retorted.

"I'm positive that I'm so much more competent than you at work, just as I would make for a better partner in a relationship. At the very least, I won't mess up time and time again, making Mr. Jefferson worry constantly.”

lreen glared at Debbie darkly-Debbie was definitely exceptional because she managed to stay with Isaac for so long.

And having made her return now, she was much more direct with Irene.

Irene thought that it was a good thing-it would at least spare the need for pretext, and she would not have to worry constantly about suddenly finding a dagger on her back.

"I'll play my role in helping Mr. Jefferson at his work. At least I would ease his stress at work."

Debbie puffed her chest and reared her head, looking a lot less like a secretary as she declared that she would no longer play second fiddle.

would not have held this against her, but it was obvious now that Debbie

tell Isaac to give you a raise,

was left scowling, as if her declaration was just to ask for

clearly

the best for me,"

"Oh, he’s quite nice."

Debbie

what he asked for. You can go now,” Irene

Irene wanted her gone, and she smiled. "I won't impose for now, then, but I'll be back if Mr.

out the door, while Irene

ill at ease and

her unrequited love, she had declared war on

said,

turned tender as she turned back to her child and she asked mildly,

Tommy nodded, Irene called

arrived quickly,

Make sure it's mild- natured, healthy, and suitable as a

Mrs. Watson said, and stepped out

chauffeur, she quickly said, "Jimmy,

left, and she overheard