The Runaway Groom
Chapter 78

Chapter 78

“Lulu,” Irene greeted the other woman and gave her a hug. “Sorry for imOne of the reasons

Irene had decided to come to Sunny City was because Lulu Adams wasonline-she was interested in taking over.

After Lionel pushed her to learn so much, she developed an interest in fShe was more or

less coming to an agreement with the seller online, and she would be gc“You're never imposing,” Lulu said politely, patting her on the back. “I jusThen, her tone shifted and

she asked, “Why are you suddenly moving here? Your family seemed rcIrene smiled bitterly. “It's a long story.”

“Well, anything on the menu catching your eye? Order away—

it's my treat.”

Lulu did not press Irene for details and even changed the subject—everyone had their own burdens. Indeed, Irene would have a good reasThey were close friends despite their two—

year age gap, and Irene had never once told Zachary about her even thIn Irene’s mind, Lulu had her own reason for leaving back then.

“How is life here treating you, Lulu?” Irene asked then. “You're getting slLulu smiled. “Just busy with work. You know the nature of my job.”

Irene was naturally impressed with Lulu's job, as well as her efficiency.Even after they were done eating, Lulu never mentioned Zachary as if h“Just come to me if you need anything,” she said.

Irene nodded. “Thank you, Lulu.”

Suddenly, Lulu“s phone rang-it was a call from her precinct.

Standing up, she said, “I have to go now.”

"Another case?” Irene asked.

“I'm not sure,” Lulu replied. “They didn't say, though I do have a case th:“Aren't you afraid?” Irene asked.

She was actually impressed with Lulu’s incredible courage as a forensic“I'm used to it,” Lulu simply replied.

After they parted ways, Irene met the owner of the artist studio, and fouryet.

There were some students who intended to stay—

the owner had to leave the country, which was why he was selling the riIrene agreed to the

terms, and all the paperwork was done within three days, allowing

her to settle down in the new city.

Back in Cloud City, Isaac's secretary and Stan were standing in front ofStan had since recovered and was sent to search for any clues to Irene’not even a trace of her to be found over the last few days.

“She must have planned it out, even mapping out a route that avoids evIsaac looked up—

he certainly knew that the woman had planned out the whole thing.Moreover, he had let his guard down because she was so docile before“Keep looking!" he snapped, leaning against his chair just then and throThe sound was almost deafening in the silent room!

He was not cursing or glowering, but his body language made it clear thannoyed.

"Yes, Mr. Jefferson.”

Stan was about to leave with the secretary when Isaac stopped Stan.“Find out who Irene Spencer's lover is,” he said with an unusually dark IHe was feeling the impulse to capture both Irene and her lover, and therStan's eyes brightened just then. Why did he not think about this?

In fact, he had lost hope for a while

now, but a spark rekindled in him. “Right! While we can't 213

replace Irene Spencer, tracking down her lover might give us clues! I will do