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The Runaway Groom Chapter 449
Irene panicked and quickly turned away, fearful that she would be recognized. Mick noticed that, and shifted his body to keep her hidden, while asking quietly, "What's wrong?'"A familiar face," Irene replied softly, even as she slid another peek at the man.There was no mistaking it—that was Harvey Gooding.She never expected him to show up there!Nonetheless, Mick told her, "Don't worry. He's not going to notice—the hall is quite dimly lit and you're wearing a mask." Irene was actually just too surprised to see Harvey there and became nervous. Still, she quickly calmed down, and thought to herself that he would not notice her since she was sitting behind him. Moreover, he probably would not recognize her after what had happened to her face anyway. Soon, the auction began, with the host giving a simple speech before proceeding to the auction proper.Most items auctioned for the day could be categorized into an assortment of antiques and jewelry, with the first one being a
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The man's tall frame was blocking Irene's path and his shadow shrouded her.It was a familiar face, too—because it was Harvey.Irene quickly lowered her head, but Harvey was keeping his eyes fixed on her, as if he wanted to see through her mask. "Who are you?" he demanded. "I noticed back at the hall that you've been peeking at Isaac Jefferson—who is he to you? Why are you watching him so intently?""You're mistaken," Irene said quietly, avoiding his gaze even as she tried to leave.Harvey was relentless, however, and intercepted her again. "Sneaking around as if you're afraid to let people see you? Are you a fugitive or something?"This time, as he spoke, he suddenly reached out and pulled off Irene's face mask, catching her off guard."Hey!" she exclaimed in surprise, and quickly threw her hands over her face. Beneath the lights overhead, the burn scars over her cheek and neck were revealed in their entirety.Harvey actually flinched in shock. "My god, you're ugly!" he c
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James was puzzled. "The security footage of the auction? Why?"Isaac turned to look at him.Though he said nothing, the pressure he projected was almost palpable. James quickly lowered his head, afraid to ask more questions right then. "I'll go right now."While Isaac did manage to pull himself together after Irene's death, he was constantly overworking and suffered from chronic insomnia. Every night, he needed medication just to sleep.And if one were to say that he was cold as a person before, he was now even worse. In fact, he only saved his harshness for his rivals, and was more or less 'kind' to his own people. Now, even Stan had resigned as an assistant in favor of a desk job.It was not as if he was scared, but it was very difficult to work alongside Isaac these days.The air around him seemed to turn cold from his very presence, and the people with him constantly felt a suffocating pressure. Working with him had undoubtedly become a torment.And now, James did
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The text was so shocking that Isaac was left staring blankly at it. Still, the screen soon dimmed, and Isaac picked up the phone, tapping the screen to light it up.When he tried to open the text, however, his fingers were shaking.He took deep breaths to calm himself, but he was not calming down at all.He tapped on the text with a shaking finger, and it just read: [Irene Spencer is alive.]His brow furrowed and his expression darkened, just as the phone vibrated again.It was another text. [Come to Room 709 if you want to find out what happened to her.]Isaac could tell right then that someone was luring him to Room 709.He frowned, but headed there despite knowing that it was a trap.He could never stay calm with anything that involved Irene—it would not even be a far cry to say that he fell apart. She was clearly dead, but he would still foolishly believe a text from someone he did not know.Room 709 was on the same floor, so he easily found it, and…Harvey was laug
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Isaac stood loftily as he looked down upon Ian as if he were an ant. "I told you—you would wish you were dead."Ian stayed lying sprawled haggardly on the floor, his spite almost consuming himself.His hands were shaking endlessly and his veins were bulging over the back of his hand!They were both Jeffersons, and yet he had lost everything including his own dignity, while Isaac remained perched on his lofty branch.Losing again was already humiliating, but he had to lose so thoroughly too!Pushing himself up from the floor, his facial features contorted with rage even as he growled, "You're just scared, Isaac Jefferson. You're not manly enough to kill me with your bare hands. Do it if you dare, don't give me a reason to belittle you."He suddenly dashed toward Isaac in a last-ditch effort to kill him, but was subdued the instant he moved."Time for your meds, Ian," the director of the asylum said just then.Ian struggled violently, but he was too weak to free himself.Ever
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James sneaked a glance at Isaac.What would he do now that Erin Gooding had barged into his office? They were step-siblings in a way, after all…Even so, Isaac appeared unruffled, and watched as everything unfolded with coldness in his eyes.James was speechless—was he really that cold?He had every reason to acknowledge her as his sister, just so that he did not have to feel so lonely—that was what James believed, at least.Meanwhile, Erin moved to stand just behind Isaac's desk. "You're Isaac Jefferson, right? I've seen your photos and looked into you. Yvaine is as much your mother as she is mine, so please tell me where she's buried. I need to pay my respects."There was a sternness to her presence, as if she would not give up if Isaac did not tell her.However, Isaac simply glanced at Debbie. "Call security."Debbie was naturally thrilled. "Yes, Mr. Jefferson.""What?!" Erin exclaimed, gaping. "I'm Yvaine's daughter!""Doesn't matter who you are. Barging in here without
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However, Mick pushed a plate of food to her. "Not now. Eat."He did not mention Irene since she did not want too many people to know that she was alive, and therefore hid the truth from his own daughter too.Even so, Erin's curiosity got the better of her. "Just tell me already, Dad. I really want to know.""Well, you've met Isaac Jefferson. What do you think about him?"He was just changing the subject to divert her attention, but Erin fell for it anyway."He has the looks," she said as she searched her memory. "But his bad temper cancels it out."Mick smiled. "And?""And what?" Erin was puzzled.Mick actually thought that she might be interested in Isaac after meeting him given the ladykiller that he was, but it seemed not to be the case.Still, he found comfort that Erin was so intent on finding Yvaine's grave as well. She was a good daughter, even if she was adopted.Nonetheless, Erin seemed to realize what Mick was getting at and shot him a glare. "Dad, are you getting s
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Irene said, "I can't help you with that."In fact, even if she had any idea, she would never tell Mick—she respected Isaac's decision.From Isaac's perspective, it was natural that he would want to keep his own mother within his own family, alongside his father.In fact, if she were him, she would do the same. It was as much common sense as it was selfish, though she did not consider it as selfish a thing to do either.Moreover, Yvaine only developed feelings for Mick because they spent years together, and he did save her life. It was hardly a natural one—she might not even have fallen for Mick if he had not erased her memories and taken her abroad. Still, Mick could not help being disappointed."Well…""And if you recall, he was convinced that I was the one who killed his mother, and he naturally did not tell me where she was buried. You know how opinionated he can be too, so if he doesn't want to tell, he's not going to."Mick became silent. Isaac certainly was no pushov
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