The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 785

The Runaway Groom Chapter 785

The building was at once grand and stylish.

It was only natural since they were in Franconia, a city where the old met the new and where innumerable historical events occurred.

Such a place of romance naturally would leave people forgetting to leave.

Still, they were not visiting some famous tourist spot, but attending a banquet held by the Gallads, an influential dynasty.

Everyone attending was rich or important, and Isaac already told Irene about the situation.

Isaac wanted company because Stan had received information that this was not the usual social occasion attended by high society.

Rumor had it that the Gallads were out looking for the right suitor since the family business was in the midst of a crisis, and they were planning to arrange a marriage that would get them out of a bind.

Those who were aware naturally did not want to be picked —they had every right to refuse, but that would be a slight to the family.

All Irene had to do was play the role of a wife, which she was by wrapping her arms around his intimately.

Security was tight since the Gallads would not want any random person making it inside, and entry required the presentation of an invitation.

The hall was already crowded when Irene and Isaac entered.

There was a round table in the middle with its center removed in place of a fountain, where a half-naked statue of a woman stood.

As the trails of water splashed down, the vapor that swirled out of it made the statue appear as if it stood atop the clouds.

Overhead, a luxurious crystal spiraling chandelier was shining with dazzling radiance.

Couches were arranged by the windows and the table was placed with exquisite confectionery, fruits, and snacks, along with alechol of all types and color.

There was laughter and endless conversation, as the ladies stood in groups of two and three, all of them gossiping or discussing their outfits for the day, praising boutiques or mentioning the handbags they bought.

They were all dressed elaborately and exquisitely fit for the occasion, and it was obvious that they were not your usual housewives since they represented both themselves and their husbands.

The men were mostly on the couches, talking business, standing apart from the women.novelebook Isaac and Irene were the only foreigners there, and especially eye- catching among the crowd, and naturally drawing much attention! Most knew Isaac since he had some reputation here, and a couple Franconian men made their way toward him when they saw him come in.

Isaac nodded slightly and said, “I’ve worked with these gentlemen before.”