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The Runaway Groom Chapter 486
Isaac's first reaction to the text was to wonder who was playing a prank on him this time.Harvey had pulled the same stunt just days ago but he was still abroad, so there was no chance of him doing it again.So who was doing this, and why?Still, despite knowing that it was a trick, Isaac replied anyway.[In that case, tell me where she is.]He put down his phone after doing so, but his eyes were locked on it.At the depths of his heart, he somehow held hope that it was no trick, but a miracle instead.It soon rang, and Isaac picked it up.[I can tell you, but I want something in exchange.]Isaac remained calm as he read it, as if he had expected that.[Name it.][Release Ian Jefferson.][Sure.]After replying to the text, Isaac quickly called James, who soon answered his call. "Find out who has been in touch with Ian recently," he growled."Okay," James replied. Isaac hung up soon after, just as another text arrived. [We will make the exchange at the Seventh Port.
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Soon, Isaac's call was answered, and he said, "I need a favor. Find someone reliable—we need a DNA test.""Yes, sir," the person on the other end said, and Isaac hung up.Sheryl was a living specimen, and he had all the DNA samples he would need.An excuse, such as a medical examination, would do.After that, all they had to do was to wait.…Over at Minerva, all of Irene's colleagues were congratulating her for being appointed as the youngest attending physician in Mead Clinic.Jeff Cartman said, "Dinner's on you," Irene smiled, but she was feeling generous. "Alright. That's a deal."Still, a nurse arrived and interrupted the merry atmosphere. "Dr. Tanner? Dr. Pitt is asking to see you in her office.""I'll be right there," Irene said."Maybe she wants you to buy her dinner too?" someone joked."Desperate, aren't you?" Jeff chuckled.Still, he was one of the few who genuinely wished Irene the best, especially given her meteoric rise.Before this, anyone who wanted to be
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Harvey asked, "What is it?""It's what James Cross told me," Irene said. "But I think they recorded a video of you, and they would upload it online in Zidonia. Many people know you over there, so you really should do something soon…""What?!" Harvey huffed, his cheeks puffed and his eyes bulging. "Isaac Jefferson must be crazy! Does he have to go that far to tarnish my reputation?!" "You should think about how to resolve it instead of ranting," Irene pointed out.Realizing that he had been too agitated thanks to her prodding, he said, "Alright. I should return to Zidonia soon.""Yeah." Irene nodded. "I'll be returning soon myself.""You too?" Harvey lost composure right then. "Why? Because of Isaac?""No. There's this forum we're going to attend. Mead Clinic is sending three representatives, and I'm one of them—I was thinking about heading home because of Lulu Adams anyway." She naturally had her personal reasons too, which was visiting Tommy and Sheryl."As long as it's not
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Stephen was so nervous he barely managed a sentence. "W-What are you… doing in my house?""Give me your phone." Isaac held out his hand, but Stephen promptly held on tighter to it, even as fear showed in his eyes. Isaac gave one of his goons a look then. "Take it."The man walked up and quickly wrestled the phone out from Stephen's grasp, then handed it to Isaac. "Sir."The instant Isaac took it, he called out, "Irene."He had no idea who it was on the other end, but he determined that it might be Irene because of Stephen's words and his panicked reaction.However, Irene had heard Isaac coming and quickly passed her phone to Jeff Cartman, who sharply answered, "What? Who's Irene?"Isaac's brow creased when he heard that it was a man. Did he get it wrong?If that was the case, why was Stephen panicking so much when he saw him?Hanging up, he kept his eyes on Stephen and asked sharply, "Tell me. Where's Irene now?"Stephen feigned composure as he answered, "She's dead.""It w
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Isaac's thoughts were interrupted by the sudden commotion. "Stop!" It was one of the asylum patients, but the doctors and staff managed to subdue him soon enough.After that, Isaac left to interrogate the personnel who assisted Stephen when he operated on Irene.Although Stephen himself was being obstinate, it might not be the case for his collaborators.Moreover, profit was everything, and Isaac doubted that they would sacrifice that to hide Stephen's secret.James soon led him to the room where all the doctors who assisted in Irene's surgery were gathered.Isaac did not threaten them immediately, but instead threw them a tempting bait. "I heard that the highest ranked among you is an attending physician at Melville Hospital. However, if anyone tells me where Irene Spencer is, you'll be an attending physician at Central Hospital."The status of attending physicians varied between hospitals, and being an attending physician at Central Hospital was no different from department
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Robin should be brimming with confidence if she really knew where Irene Spencer was. So, why was she panicking? Even if Isaac could never calm down when it comes to Irene, he was not stupid and his mind still worked just fine.Keeping his face straight, he said, "Show me proof that you know where she is and I'll release him."And that naturally left Robin flustered.She prepared nothing at all, and she had no idea why Isaac was willing to believe her.Moreover, evidence? She did not even know if Irene was actually alive!"Like I said, let Ian go and I'll tell you where she is," Robin said, a little too impatient just then. "You'll never find her if you refuse."Even James was laughing at her folly and ignorance at that point. Isaac was just not letting any chance slip by to find Irene—he would not be here otherwise.And since she was feeling guilty in the first place, James's laugh only unsettled her further.She was trembling so much she could not even hide the panic on
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Robin knew that she would never rescue Ian so easily, and therefore sought Henry Jefferson's help before he arrived.After all, Henry was Isaac Jefferson's grandfather, and always would be.No matter how cold or hostile Isaac was toward his own family now, Robin was convinced that he would show no such sentiment toward his own grandfather. She was sure that if Henry showed up, they would be able to take Ian back.And yet…Isaac's expression was calm as a placid lake when he saw Henry, and he was unmoved at all.On the other hand, Henry was leaning against his cane.His health had deteriorated considerably and there was no hiding it, despite the meticulous care of his team of doctors. Right now, he was just a candle in the wind."Isaac."Even so, he was deferring to Isaac now, and he did not speak like an elder at all.He was just another family member, begging for forgiveness.He certainly regretted making the mistake of changing sides, instead of appealing to Isaac with
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Moneypenny's voice was very soft as he whispered to Henry, and he was sliding peeks at Robin as she remained on the ground. "Sir, you're just upset because Master Ian is one of your grandsons, but he did murder Irene Spencer." In other words, he was saying that Isaac would never forgive Ian, and now, they had no leverage or ability to fight Isaac. "But as long as he leaves a seed, he's not gone forever," Moneypenny finished. Henry quickly understood what he meant. Turning to look at Robin and thinking about it briefly, he soon said, "Well, that's an idea."To assure him further, Moneypenny added, "Master Greg's line will not be snuffed so soon, anyway. Even if something were to happen to Master Ian, his father still lives—he's lost the function of his legs, but that doesn't mean he's lost all functions below the waist."Henry's wrinkled eyelids twitched. "Sly old fox.""Well, is there a reason it wouldn't work?" Moneypenny asked as he helped him stand.Henry considered it
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