Chapter 689

"I don't want to throw away everything I've learned," Irene admitted—she was passionate about her work, and she was convinced that she must not lose herself or give up on her career no matter who she married. In fact, she wants to be his equal, instead of being a yes-woman—or at least have a career if that was not possible. Isaac thought about it for a couple seconds. "Would you give up if I said no?" "I…" Irene trailed off, sending his displeasure. Before she could come up with something to convince him, he added, "I can give you anything you want." He was telling her that he could give her everything else. Irene lowered her gaze. "I insisted on becoming a doctor despite my father's protests. I really love my job." Isaac simply wiped his face and threw the towel into the basin. "Think again." With that, he strode out. Irene tried to follow, wanting to explain that Dennis did not give her much time and she must come to a decision. "Isaac…" "I have a lot on my plate." He