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The Runaway Groom Chapter 246
Irene was naturally relieved to have Isaac’s men standing guard. She headed to the elevator, when Ricky happened to arrive, appearing tense. "Where's Tommy? Is he better now? Can I visit him?"Irene calmly studied Ricky’s face, intending to find a tell and perceive if his anxiety was feigned.However, he appeared to be too good an actor—she found nothing!"Come with me, Ricky." She entered the elevator and pressed the button to head downstairs."Is there something you need?" Ricky asked."Yeah," Irene answered quickly."What is it?" "I'll tell you later," Irene replied."Okay." Ricky did not say anything else.When the elevator stopped, Irene left the elevator first and headed straight to the parking lot behind the hospital, leading Ricky there."Irene? Why did you take me here?" Ricky asked, uncertain.Irene ensured that there was no one around before she answered him. "I have a question—are you sure my mother told you that Tommy was sick?"Ricky didn’t expect that from
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Irene promptly cut Ricky short, disregarding his cries. "Don't give me that! Just tell me—do you still hold a grudge against me? Or did someone tell you to do this?!"Ricky quickly shook his head. "You're family, I'd never hold a grudge… Someone threatened me.""Who?" Irene asked sharply.Ricky took out his phone and gave it to her. "Look here—it's anonymous, so I don't even know who it is. I can't track the guys down, either."Irene glanced at the screen and frowned. "Your mom’s supposed to be in prison, isn't she?""I checked. She's really gone," Ricky admitted, coming clean now that he has nothing to hide. "Every text sent to me was encrypted, and they're threatening me with my mother's life! I can't—""So they told you to hurt Tommy?" Irene cut him short.Ricky nodded fervently. "Yes! They seemed to know every detail about me, and gave me the substance by mail. They told me it won't hurt Tommy, but I knew that it won't do him good either… S-So I just put in a small amount…"
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Irene became tense immediately. Isaac’s appearance took her by surprise.Still, she composed herself as best as she could and smiled. "Hey…"Isaac looked up, his expression impassive. "Where have you been?""I—I had something to do." Irene fumbled to find the right words while deliberately avoiding Isaac's gaze as she walked to the table, pouring him a glass of water to hide her awkwardness. "You haven’t told me why you're here…"Isaac's voice turned cool. "Shouldn't I check on my son when he's sick?"Irene lowered her gaze, guilty. Isaac stared at her for a heartbeat, and turned grumpy.She wasn’t going to tell him, even though Tommy was their child and was being harmed.Did she not trust him, or was there some other reason?"I'm taking Tommy with me," he suddenly announced. Irene looked up right then. "Why?""He's my son.""He's my son too!" Irene promptly shot back.Isaac held her gaze for a while before saying slowly, "You think you'd have a child without me?"Irene
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They left the hospital with the bodyguards escorting them, not to Isaac’s mansion, but to the residence where he kept Irene prisoner before.There weren’t many who knew about this place, and it was relatively safer than Isaac's mansion. Moreover, he had arranged for people to keep constant watch for additional security. Zachary arrived just as they put Tommy on the bed—Isaac had called him here.He wasn’t a doctor now, but he still had enough connections to find the best and most reliable pediatrician to act as Tommy's attending physician, no matter how much it cost Isaac. Although he had to resign as a doctor, which was his favorite job, he had to go with his mother's arrangement to work at Slate Industries for Lulu Adams's sake.Zachary searched his memory for a while, and soon came up with the right man for the job."Leave this to me," he said. Isaac said, "Make it fast.""Okay," Zachary replied, and glanced at Irene. "Why would you need another doctor for your baby, though
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Once the first board member loyal to Isaac spoke out, more board members nodded. Some rose to their feet and declared their support for him to keep his position as CEO.They had all seen Isaac’s ability, and knew that they were only paid dividends despite holding small portions of the company's shares because Isaac constantly led Sky Group to new heights. On the other hand, would they really be able to enjoy the same benefits without hard work if there was a change in leadership? They were naturally suspicious. Not to mention, Ian’s crime called his father's character into question. That being said, Henry only called for the board meeting because he had privately contracted many board members, asking that they endorse Greg—that was why Greg appeared so confident. Naturally, Henry would rather support Ian because Ian was young and more or less capable. Unfortunately, Ian was now under investigation for his casino ship. There was no way Ian could be here, just as the board was un
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Isaac did not slow down or turn to look at Greg as he left, leaving Greg seething, "You see, Dad?! You spoiled him—he has no manners at all!"On the other hand, Henry was pensive. He understood Isaac's temper. Does Isaac really not care about staying as CEO of Sky Group? Perhaps he had some trick up his sleeve?"Dad—""Shut up!" Henry shot Greg a glare. He wondered to himself how his own son could show next to no composure, completely losing in style to his own nephew. Nonetheless, he noticed that things weren’t going his way, and quickly decided to call off the meeting. "Since everyone has their own thoughts on this matter, we won't be coming to an agreement so soon. Let's call off this meeting for now."However, some of the board members were still vocally supportive of Isaac. "Henry, I'm sure there is a reason for this. Isaac has always managed the company flawlessly, and everyone can see that—moreover, nobody’s perfect. I’m sure we don't have to change CEOs over this."
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Irene froze instantly.On the other hand, the woman didn’t notice her, and was still engrossed with caressing the desk…while imagining Isaac sitting there at work."Bah…"Tommy suddenly murmured, and Debbie the secretary promptly snapped out of her fantasy. She turned around but saw no one, although she found the door slightly ajar.Still, as she quietly walked up and opened the door she found nobody in sight. Breathing a sigh in relief, she straightened her clothes and left, closing the door behind her. Irene, who had been hiding behind a corner, appeared weirded out by Debbie's behavior.She looked down at Tommy, and took a deep breath to relax herself.The baby was blinking his large eyes and staying fixedly at her in turn, understanding none of it.Irene leaned in to give him a peck on the forehead, adjusted her hold on him, and then turned to take the elevator downstairs.It wasn’t until she returned inside the car that she relaxed.Even so, she felt the creeps and cr
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Anything goes, as long as it appeases Isaac. "Well, has Dr. Kyle agreed to work as Tommy's attending physician?" Irene asked."No," Isaac replied.In fact, Peter Kyle did not appear attracted by any offer, no matter how much money he was promised. It seems that ambitions are just like Zachary’s and Irene’s, though he promised to come immediately should Tommy fall sick again.Zachary recommended Dr. Kyle because he had come into the country to further his career—to be precise, his girlfriend was local, and he decided to take up a career here to stay with her. Anyway, someone as talented as him was bound to find success anywhere he went. Dr. Kyle’s reason for not working as Tommy's attending physician was because he has to help other children as well—such was his obligation and compassion as a doctor.Irene was sure most doctors shared that compassion, and wasn’t surprised by Peter's response.Bzzt—Irene's phone suddenly started to ring, and she answered it outside.It was Mi
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