The Runaway Groom
Chapter 99

Chapter 99 As Irene’s expression turned

indifferent, Isaac asked her, “Are you cold?”

“No,” she replied simply, having no intention to say another word.

Isaac was more or

less dispirited by her coldness, but tolerated and empathized. She had Itoo understandable.

He was willing to spend some time to let her warm up to him.

After helping her into the car, he got in from the other door.

Once they arrived at the destination, the chauffeur alighted and took theIrene,

putting her in the wheelchair along with a blanket to keep her feet warmhow to pick a good spot: the Old Gates of Cloud City was a

national heritage site, preserved through the ages. One could smell theAs Isaac wheeled her inside, they saw that many other cars wereparked outside as well — Harvey has invited many others,

Soon, they were in the exhibition hall. When Irene saw

the exhibits, she was left spacing out for a moment, and more or lessunderstood why Harvey had put together the exhibition.

When she first arrived in Sunny City, she took over an art studio.Harvey had later shut it down and erased every trace so that Isaac didnot replace any.

She had left many paintings back at the studio. So was this whatHarvey was up to? Annoying Isaac? She raised a brow at the thought—so be it.

Hell, she would be spared a lot of hassle if Isaac divorced her over this.Harvey was having a

conversation with several guests when he spotted their arrival, and camthem.

“Welcome, Mr. Jefferson. Oh, sorry, I think I forgot to send you aninvitation too,” he said, even though he had put together the exhibition fcIsaac.

After all, he knew that the man would definitely come. Isaac gave him acool sideways glance. “We're married, so an invitation to her is aninvitation to me.”

He put clear emphasis on the word “'married-

a perfect retort against Harvey's dissing.

Though Harvey was annoyed, he did not show it.

It was not the time to be angry, because the best is yet to come.

“Oh, you're such an entertainer, Mr. Jefferson. Everyone else gets marrirather have a secret marriage instead-l guess Trene is really thatembarrassing for you. that vou don’t want to be

seen in public with her.” He swiped back at Isaac with a backhandcomment.

Isaac did not turn directly, but he had lowered his gaze to Irene. Not maicertainly not Harvey. Even if he could see now that they were married, hHarvey kept smiling as he turned toward Irene. “Are you alright?”

Irene nodded.

Harvey kept smiling. “Shall I give you a tour, although I'm sure you're fahere?”

"Of course, we're here for the

excitement,” Irene said. She could well have told him, “Don’t keep us waplay your cards already, instead of sparring with words.

“Alright then. The best ones are

further inside.” Harvey appeared utterly enthusiastic as he led the way.They soon arrived at the center hall, where the paintings hung on the wzroom swirled with an atmosphere of mystery!

Irene then remembered a certain painting she drew, and turned toward I