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 that

and department chiefs–it was a full house since it was a quarterly

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

one of the branch company’s reports proved clearly sub–par, he remained impassive but suddenly slammed

he was about to speak, and he whipped it out

and she’s

“Ignore her,” Isaac growled.

“Yes, sir.”

up, he said,

on purpose–it was her fault, dumping him to

not to

the limits of his tolerance constantly, while he had to keep bearing with her

chuckled despite himself as he remembered

conference room quickly cleared

thought that he was in a good mood actually asked,

happen, Mr. Jefferson?”

person who asked. “Yes, but I’m afraid I can’t share it. Let’s hope that your report is

ask-Isaac’s words actually boosted his confidence instead of leaving him fearful