The Runaway Groom

Chapter 198

Moneypenny had served Henry for years, and Henry still trusted him—but he could not deny that he had doubts after what happened recently.

This counted as a test!

Still, he could only hope that Moneypenny had really been coerced and nothing else…

Over at Rose Garden, the sedatives had worn off and Irene had regained consciousness.

However, her limbs were still bound to prevent her from moving, and the sedatives left her lethargic.

Having no idea who her captors were, she yelled, “Is there anyone out there?! I’m hungry!”

There was no response–Isaac had instructed the guards outside to call him once she woke up, but also forbade them from entering the room.

If she started screaming, let her scream all she wanted!

When they heard Irene, the guards made the call.

meeting within a conference room that could accommodate a

of the others present were executives and department chiefs–it was

was leaning forward at the chairing seat, leaning sideways as he rested a hand on the table. He was twirling a Parker pen between his fingers, occasionally swiftly and tapping it audibly on the table when he heard something that did not sit well with

proved clearly sub–par, he remained impassive but

was about to speak, and he

awake, sir, and she’s yelling that she’s

“Ignore her,” Isaac growled.

“Yes, sir.”

up, he said,

starve on purpose–it was her

not to kill her

the limits of his

himself as he

atmosphere in the conference

was in a good mood actually asked, “Did

happen, Mr. Jefferson?”

I’m afraid I can’t share it. Let’s hope that your report is satisfactory so that

confident enough in his report to ask-Isaac’s words actually boosted his confidence instead of leaving him fearful of