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.

within a conference room

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

pen between his fingers, occasionally swiftly and tapping it audibly on the table when he heard something

clearly sub–par, he

was about to speak, and he

awake, sir, and she’s yelling

“Ignore her,” Isaac growled.

“Yes, sir.”

up, he

letting Irene starve on purpose–it was her fault,

not to

to remember, because she seemed to lack the ability to remember, challenging the limits of his tolerance constantly, while he had to keep bearing with her as her behavior escalated

himself as

the conference

in a good mood actually asked, “Did something

happen, Mr. Jefferson?”

person who asked. “Yes, but I’m afraid I can’t share it. Let’s hope that your report is satisfactory so that I will stay in a

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