The Runaway Groom

Chapter 138

Naturally, Chad doubted her and sneered. “Do you think I’m an idiot? That you could trick me so easily?”

Irene forced a smile and kept trying to cajole him. “I’m not lying-I’m being honest here. I have a bone to pick with Isaac Jefferson as well.”

“What, you have a bone to pick with him too?” Chad remained doubtful.

“You were saying that you know about us, but do you know what’s really going on between us?

Irene patiently reasoned.

She was quick on her feet-this way, she could find out about Chad’s intentions, along with how much he actually knew about her and Isaac.

Chad raised a brow in response. He certainly was not aware of the relationship between Isaac and Irene aside from Whitney’s brief mentioning.

In fact, he would not have remembered her if his men never reminded him.

“What else could it be? You’re his girl,” he replied.

Isaac was not married, so she had to be his lover!

Irene breathed a sigh of relief then-it turned out that Chad knew about them, but nothing specific.

This meant that she stood a chance.

just able to walk after he broke my leg. I despise him-that’s why I’m telling you that I can help you if you

I’ll ask around, but you’re still coming with

more to say, but he cut her short. “I’m not letting you go just because of what you said. What if you’re lying and give me

was ugly but not

she

from a sea breeze left her with goosebumps all over. Folding her arms and rubbing them firmly, she said, “I’ll

is it?” Chad

can have your men stand

onboard a boat full of men. After that close shave

and she could save herself if there

hesitated for

Irene replied

and she had to

presumed that she would never try

keeping an eye on her is good enough,” he told his

would not have thought so if he had

they were not touching her. She did not stop for a moment even as she got into Chad’s

you before?” Chad suddenly

her

well, they had met back at university when Chad

would not remember, and he certainly could