The Runaway Groom

Chapter 178

Ricky Spencer did not release her, however. “I know that your son was kidnapped. Is there anything I can help with?”

“No,” Irene replied. “Just stick to your lessons on managing the company.”

“Tommy is my nephew even if you won’t admit it. I’m actually worried that he has been taken away, and I just want to help.”

Ricky’s tone was sincere, making it awkward for Irene to brush him off.

“No, I’m serious,” she said patiently. “It’s a great help if you’ll do your best to learn how to manage Spencer Holdings.”

Something changed in the way he looked at her then. “I will do my best,” he replied.

“Good. I have something urgent to do, so please let go,” Irene said urgently.

Ricky did, and Irene hurried outside when she suddenly stopped and turned toward him again. “Listen–the reason our father did not pass down Spencer Holdings to you directly was because he knows that you’re not ready to lead yet. He may have entrusted Spencer Holdings to me for now, but understand that he loves and cares about you… As for your mother, there’s no question that she made many mistakes, and I hope you can let go of past grudges and concentrate on studying.”

“What are you saying?” Ricky smiled. “I know that Mom deserves what’s coming to her

“You may be the only one who knows what you are thinking, but don’t take others for idiots.”

Irene

been well–behaved around her, even speaking harshly of Samantha

was not

bridge the distance between them,

why she told him all that—the company would eventually be

would rather not have him hold Samantha’s imprisonment against her, and stab her in the back

certainly did not need another person added

that Ricky would have a change of heart, even if it was for the sake of

was

in the whole world. There was no way he would be unmoved

he was trying to win Irene’s trust by

and try to save

it clear that she knew what he was up to,

smart, and it was not surprising that the father trusted her so

sitting on the couch, and went over

even though Lionel wanted her and Irene to take care of him, even passing down everything

harass Lionel’s only son–children should not be

and all grief

know. You should get some rest,” Sheryl told

Call me anytime you need