Caspian remained silent, and the place was engulfed in prolonged silence.The man's eyes darkened with malevolence."Last time, I answered a call for her from your brother Caleb. Believe me, if I answer a few more times, he'll start investigating this 'Casby' without me saying anything. It's just that he's currently preoccupied with Sir Fergerson's matter and doesn't have the energy for this yet."His fist touched the mirror, his tone shifting to a gentle coaxing."Speaking of which, I don't know if it's because of your emotions, but I find myself actually quite attracted to this Penny.""I'll get her to give you the thing.""It would've been so much easier if you had done this earlier. Otherwise, I wouldn't have risked answering Caleb's call last time. I almost exposed our whereabouts."A smug look appeared in the man's eyes.Caspian had a gentle appearance and spoke softly. Anyone who had seen him would surely not forget his face.That was why Penny was so captivated by him
He needed an answer from her. Everything had been well-discussed before he left, and she had agreed to it. Why was she silent on the phone now?Caleb's expression grew cold, his eyes darkening with a brewing storm."Penny, if you don't speak up now, I'm going to get angry."Penny took a deep breath, trying to respond.However, her throat was in agony. It felt as if a large hand was tightly clenching it, making it hard for her to breathe. Tears streamed down more fiercely.Her body shook violently, and she instinctively crouched down. She covered her mouth with one hand, fearful of letting her cries be heard.She frantically grabbed a jacket nearby, desperate to leave this place. However, as she moved, her leg hit something.She could not feel the pain. It was as if all sensation in her body had been stripped away in an instant.The place made her feel nauseated.Caleb's voice still echoed from the phone."Are you planning to deny everything again?"His tone carried a hint of
Seeing that the doctor was quite skilled and had actually started giving Penny an IV drip, Lucy felt relieved.The young doctor continued to speak, "Has she been overthinking lately? Remember to ensure she eats well. Her stomach problem can't be ignored any longer. It needs to be taken care of."His fingers gently brushed away the sweat on Penny's forehead, lingering there for a while."Her fever should subside in about an hour. Ask the kitchen to prepare something light for her. She hasn't eaten in two days."Lucy was somewhat puzzled. She felt the doctor's behavior was a bit too affectionate, but on closer inspection, it did not seem to be inappropriate.She pointed to the camera in the hallway. "Doc, since it's your first visit here, please be aware that we have cameras providing 24-hour comprehensive monitoring."The implication was clear. If he tried anything with Penny while she was downstairs, he would not be able to leave Dawn Haven Villa that night.The doctor smiled. "
After he left, Penny wanted to remove the needle from the back of her hand. She intended to go to the bathroom to brush her teeth. Her mouth was filled with the taste of blood.Yet at that moment, Lucy came in with the soup she had stewed, her tone full of reproach."Ms. Sullivan, how could you knowingly neglect to eat for two days when you have a stomach condition? The doctor told me to remind you to take care of your body. You must not forget to eat three meals a day and should not neglect your health because of work!"Penny took the warm water Lucy handed her to rinse her mouth. She then looked at the food on the small table. Even so, she had lost her appetite."Ms. Sullivan, you must eat something. Otherwise, if your stomach condition worsens, you'll feel even more uncomfortable. You already look like you've lost several pounds."Penny, who had never experienced much familial affection, knew that Aunt Lucy had always treated her like a granddaughter.Hearing her fuss, Penny f
Caleb had never thought of going to war with Caspian. Although he did grow up under Caspian's shadow and once harbored the desire to surpass him, he had become more indifferent about it over time.For a moment, he was not sure how to answer Finn's question. However, if Caspian's existence posed a real threat to Grandpa's life, he would undoubtedly pull the trigger without hesitation.His relationship with Caspian was not that strained, but it was not one of respectful brotherly love either.He looked down at the message Penny had sent, and the smile that had faded from his eyes slowly returned.He replied to Penny's message.[Have you seen my social media?]Penny was already looking at Caleb's Instagram.She was surprised that he had taken such a photo. It did not quite fit his status as CEO.It was more like what a lovesick teenager would do.Even the photo of their intertwined fingers made Penny blush, but considering what had happened to her in the last two days, this sweet
This was indeed something Caleb would do.Finn turned his head away and commented, "This is so hard to look at. Love is truly blind, and you'll eventually lose your true self."He had never been in a relationship. He believed women were just for physical release, not something to be treasured.His view was shared by Winston, although Winston was more gentlemanly in his liaisons, seeking mutual benefits.Finn did not feel the same. He despised women who had no skills other than being good in bed.Caleb ignored him. After a few minutes of thought, he finally replied to Penny: [Okay, then stay ‘drunk’. I’ll come to find you after I’m done with work.]Penny’s lips curled up when she saw the message. However, as she looked up and saw the marks in the reflection of the mirror, her smile slowly faded.The flirtatious phase was intoxicating.Caleb felt a sweetness he had never experienced before.He placed his phone aside, frequently glancing at it to see if she had sent any new messa
Jeanie began spreading rumors about Penny when she finished talking about Caleb and Khloe.[Caleb broke up with her because she was promiscuous and had no shame. Nobody knows how many men she’s slept with before.][She was caught going to a gynecologist when she was still married to Caleb.][Now, not even Sir Fergerson is on her side anymore. I heard she spent the past two days sleeping around with a man. She’s willingly letting all her morals slide because Caleb doesn’t want her anymore.]Jeanie’s initial plan had been to drug Penny and ruin her reputation that way. However, that plan had failed. Thus, she had no choice but to take the easy way out, which was to spread rumors. After all, nobody cared about the actual truth. They just wanted to watch the drama unfold. Hence, not only did gossip about Caleb and Khloe dating spread like wildfire, but talk about Penny living a chaotic private life was also being shared non-stop. The gossip spread from group chat to group chat,
Caleb’s plane landed in Imperial City the next morning. He did not ask anyone to pick him up, nor did he leave the airport with Finn. Instead, he called Penny. “I’m at the airport now. Can you come pick me up?” Though he seemed to be asking if she could come pick him up, he spoke in a tone that was telling her to hurry up. However, Penny was not the one who had answered the phone. She was in a meeting and had left her phone with Winona. Winona felt anger bubbling within her when she heard his voice. What gave him the right to speak so matter-of-factly? Her voice turned cool and distant. “Ms. Sullivan is in a meeting that will last till the afternoon, Mr. Fergerson.” Caleb’s brows knitted themselves together. He felt slightly disappointed but did not say much else. He called Sebastian and asked him to pick him up. Right then, he received a call from Winston asking if he had heard the rumors. “What rumors?” “It’s about Penny. They’re saying she has a first love.”