Semua Bab The Runaway Groom: Bab 421 - Bab 430

Ricky snorted. "We were. What's that to you?""Shut up," Irene snapped and promptly tugged at his sleeve—he was going to make Mrs. Slate misunderstand, especially when she clearly did not like Lulu. His phrasing would just fuel Mrs. Slate's notion that Lulu had loose morals and hurt Lulu in turn.Ricky, however, was not letting up. "I'm just telling the truth! What is there to hide?"Mrs. Slate scoffed at Lulu then. "I knew it—what an unseemly woman you are. Well, this suits me just fine. Now that Zachary is married, there's nothing between you two, so don't bother him ever again. In turn, I won't press charges regarding the banners.""Hey, are you even listening? I told you—it wasn't Lulu. She's been with me all this while, and I can testify for her!" Ricky snapped, indignant at how prejudiced was Mrs. Slate acting."You? Testify? You've been defending her all this while. The best you can manage is perjury," Mrs. Slate laughed coldly, before adding in disdain, "Truly… birds of

Irene watched as Ember passed the man a thick envelope and said, "You'd better keep your mouth shut." Her voice was lowered, but the threatening edge was clear.The man was busy groping the envelope to feel its thickness and he grinned in satisfaction. "I won't breathe a word—don't worry."Ember then looked around, pressing her cap down even though she saw no one around them. "I'm going now. Don't ever contact me.""Of course," the man chuckled. "Still, if you want more banners hung, you can contact me. Anyone loves making easy money."Ember did not refuse him. "Don't worry—I'll call you if there's more work to be done. The condition is that you keep your mouth shut, and money will never be a problem.""My lips are sealed with industrial glue. Also, are you satisfied with my performance?"Ember nodded—her objective had certainly been achieved. She was the one who hired this man to flash those banners at Central Tower just to pin the blame on Lulu. That would drive a rift be

Ian snorted and laughed icily. "You can't even if you want to. Don't forget that I have the upper hand here.""No, we are on equal terms right now," Irene growled in return. "If you hurt Tommy, my mom is going to make you suffer. You can't lay a finger on them even if you have them, and while you have leverage against me, I'm only complying because I would rather they not get hurt at all."Her retort only drew more laughter from Ian. "No, you're mistaken. Isaac killed my mother, left my father a cripple, and took Light Group away from me. I have nothing, and therefore fear nothing—all I want right now is for Isaac to have a taste of losing everything too."Irene panicked right then—there was just no arguing against a man who had lost everything. Since there was nothing holding him back, Ian was truly capable of anything.And that makes him utterly terrifying. After she hung up, Irene turned toward James and asked, "Did you get anything?"James shook his head. "He probably expe

What was that?Ian frowned—it felt sharp as it dug into his skin.Irene was glaring at him calmly. "A little push, and you will be in a world of pain."The temple is a vital spot for humans as it is a node where various nerves are connected, and any trauma leaves the victim vulnerable to injury.Irene did not have time to prepare when she came and could not bring anything lethal. All she had was the key she grabbed from a table—but even if she could not kill Ian, she could threaten him.Ian, however, did not think that she would hurt him. "Don't forget that I have your mother and child. Hurt me, and they die.""Take me to them," Irene demanded. "And I promise I won't hurt you.""No." Ian stared at her sideways. "But if you hurt me, they die."To no surprise, she did not dare to get rough with him—not when her baby had not been rescued. Taking her hand off himself, he chuckled when he finally saw what she was holding. "A key? You threatened me with that?"Irene held his gaze,

Ian said, "Let's bet if Isaac is going to come to bail you out. I'll release you, your mother, and your child if you win, and you're mine if you lose."It was not as if he was actually interested in Irene—he just wanted to possess her because she was once Isaac's.If she really became his, it would be a slap in the face for Isaac. It would be sheer infamy!Naturally, Irene was not going to play along. "You're a nutjob!"Ian's face fell and he grabbed her by the chin. "I hate it when people badmouth me!"Even so, Irene met his sinister gaze without flinching. "You kidnapped women and a baby for this? Even if you win, you're still a loser. Also, I'd rather die than suffer the likes of you."Ian's eyes turned scarlet right then. "So this is why Isaac keeps you around… You have heart."A woman who had none would already be crying a river now—it seems that Isaac did not fall for her beauty.He was almost impressed!"Well, let's see how long you can keep barking," he growled as he