The Runaway Groom
Chapter 102

The Runaway Groom Chapter 102

At that moment, Harvey realized that he had actually forgotten aboutthat little fact.

Back when the painting was done, he had promised to give it to Irenefor free.

Still, under the impression that she was on his side, he asked, “Shallwe speak in private?”

After all, Isaac had pushed her off a building, leaving her with a brokenfoot.

Reasonably speaking, she must hate him, and the fact that he wasconning so much money. from Isaac should please him.

“We can talk here,” Irene said, but she certainly did not protest thatHarvey was tricking Isaac for his money.

However, she felt as if Harvey was using her, and she should get a cut.She never valued money that much before, but circumstances weredifferent now-she had no income, and she needed a lot of money forTommy and her mother’s living expenses.

She must think for their sake.

Harvey could see what she was getting at, and simply said right inIsaac's face, “30 percent. How about that?”

He had lost too much money because of Isaac, but he also knew whereto draw the line even if he did put the art exhibition together just tomess with the man.

Irene was no greedy soul either, and she was actually surprised thatHarvey would offer that much. She just wanted a solid amount ofmoney which she could send to Sheryl, so that her mother and Tommywould not have to worry about money for a while.

“You're not satisfied?” Her silence left Harvey uncertain about herposition-perhaps she thought the distribution unfair?

“No, I'll take it,” Irene simply said then, since it was far more than whatshe could imagine.

Meanwhile, Isaac was still standing behind Irene, but he appearedunconcerned.

Was he such a menace to these two?

They were already discussing how they would share the profits evenbefore he paid up... and right in front of him at that!

Still, he found the cost worth it at the thought that some of the moneywould simply land in Irene’s pocket.

“I have one last item. Would you happen to be interested?” Harvey wasgrinning.

Isaac ignored him, and started to wheel Irene elsewhere.

Harvey was not at all upset he had just made a killing, and that wasenough to leave him in a very good mood.

He started to follow them despite their lukewarm reaction to hispresence, as if it was not awkward at all. “I'll personally deliver thepainting to you tomorrow. By the way, what do you think about most ofthe pieces you see around you?"

While Isaac ignored him completely, Harvey did not hold back hiseagerness to offer introductions. “Would you like to hear about theperson who drew these pieces?”

Irene looked up at Harvey again. What was he up to this time?

Was he not done squeezing Isaac for money?

Noticing her gaze, Harvey smiled. “What's with that look? Missing mealready?” Irene was speechless, and wondered why men could not actmore normal.

First, it was Isaac, and now Harvey! They were all nuts!

Saying that right in Isaac’s face was nothing less than pureprovocation!

“You really want to die, don’t you?!” Isaac snarled-this was the first timehe had ever flipped out in public.

Harvey was not afraid, however, as he chose his words properly. Afterall, Isaac was showing complete disinterest in the paintings exhibited,so he had to direct their conversation toward

“Now, now. I'm not as narcissistic as you think. Look at this painting ifyou doubt me, Mr. Jefferson,” he said as he unveiled the other hiddenpainting.

It was a portrait of a person's profile as well, but this one was of Harveyhimself and not Irene. The details on his profile were immaculate, andthe aesthetic seemed to overflow!

"Did K draw this too?” someone asked

Harvey shook his head. “I'm afraid not. Like I said before, this is my personal treasureand not for sale after all, a beautiful woman painted it for me.” you

As he spoke, he threw a glance at Isaac and chuckled. “What is that woman like?Would care to hazard a guess, Mr. Jefferson?”

Isaac stared at his eyes as dark as the abyss.

Harvey would not go so far to tease him if it were any other woman.

But it was clear that the man was filled with confidence that he would take notice ofthe painter.

And the only woman whom Isaac himself would ever take notice of was Irene. Still,Irene Spencer? A painter?