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.”
Penny lay down with him, still moving her body stiffly. When she could hear soft snores ringing in her ears, she knew Caleb had fallen asleep. His arms were still wrapped around her tightly, and his chin was placed on her shoulder. He was fast asleep. Penny looked out the floor-to-ceiling window and gazed at the sunny scenery outside. A wave of sadness washed over her as she did so. Caleb was not a nice person. He had a terrible temper and was always angry. He also treated outsiders with a frosty attitude. Yet, others could not help feeling tenderhearted toward him. It was especially apparent when he let his guard down because that was even more heart-wrenching.Penny did not say anything else as she closed her eyes quietly. She had spent the entire night agonizing over the marks on her body and had not gotten any sleep at all. Now, she felt at ease as she felt herself being enveloped by his aura. The two cuddled against each other and fell asleep on that two-seater co
She abruptly reached her arms out and wrapped them around her neck. “Caleb.” Caleb was still standing by the car then, and he felt his heart melting as she hugged him. “You’ve become much more clingy this time round, Penny.” That idiot. Penny did not say anything and merely released him. Caleb stood by the car and did not bother closing the passenger’s door. He held her face in his hands and gazed at her for a whole minute before bending forth to kiss her on the lips. “I’m just trying to trust you, Penpen.” Penny froze when she heard that. Then, he kissed her once more. “My entire being feels at ease when I hold you in my arms. I should trust you now that we’ve gotten together, right? I don’t want you getting into any more accidents.” He closed the door, a dark look settling in his eyes. “I don’t care if you met your first love or not, but you should have set boundaries since you had already admitted your feelings for me. I won’t hold what happened in the past
Caleb had never been in a relationship. After Penny kissed him, he could not stop smiling as he entered the elevator. Sebastian stood beside him, trying his best to turn himself invisible. Caleb ignored him and continued grinning as he walked into his office. All the members of the board of directors felt like he was glowing during the morning meeting.So much had happened to Fergerson Corporation recently, and everyone, especially those who had recently been promoted, were on tenterhooks. Caleb had left the last meeting before it ended. They were all worried he was dissatisfied with their performance. However, he spent the entire meeting speaking in an extremely gentle voice. Everyone waited until Caleb had entered his office before they crowded around Sebastian. “Has Mr. Fergerson received good news recently?”“Exactly. I thought I was doomed when I accidentally reported the wrong numbers, but he merely corrected me briefly before asking me to go on. If this had happene
He angrily hung up the phone, and Khloe's questioning voice rang out."It seems you and Penny have a good relationship, Sean."Sean sat down beside her."Khlo, you can tell by Caleb's arrogant tone that he doesn't like you. He already has someone he likes, so why are you still meddling?"Khloe coldly smirked, her lips slowly pursing."The point isn't whether he likes me or not, Sean. It's whether I want him or not. If you won't help, I'll ask Ethan for help."Sean frowned, knowing that their eldest brother would unconditionally support Khloe. With Wind by her side, it would be easy for her to take Penny's life."Sean, it seems that you're also charmed by that woman. Just leave. I won't ask for your help anymore."Hearing this, Sean felt a sense of loss. After all, Khloe was the darling of the family and had a weak heart, so everyone pampered her."Have you taken your medicine? Didn't Wind say you're not well? Shall I feed you your medicine?"He grabbed the medicine from the c
The two had just started dating. Plus, aside from their intimate moments in bed before that, they had not really engaged in other activities typical of couples.Penny was still getting used to the sudden shift in their relationship status.She had never dated anyone before, always rejecting other men due to that beautiful promise she was previously holding onto.Then, after marrying Caleb, she lived like a widow for three years while maintaining distance from other men.Even half an hour before Caleb's arrival, she had been looking up date spots for couples.Nonetheless, she had been extremely busy lately. Aside from meals, she had no time for activities like watching movies.Caleb approached her from behind, bending over to embrace her. Seeing her computer screen filled with dense data, he sighed."You're really hardworking."When he praised her like a child, Penny felt a secret sense of shame and an indescribable satisfaction in her heart.Women would not ask for much. They
"Penny, when I first slept with you, I thought you had a husband. Am I so naive to think that you and your husband had never had sex? The first time we were together after I returned to the country, I wondered if it was your first time. "You admitted yourself that you were married, so, of course, I assumed you had been with your husband many times. But that didn't conflict with my desire to be with you. My sense of morality is clearly not that strong."He held her hand for a long time before speaking, "I was angry in the past because I thought you were promiscuous. That idea was preconceived in my mind, so in my view, your entanglements with other men seemed voluntary. "It made me feel insignificant in your heart, so, of course, I got angry."Caleb had never spoken these words to anyone. He lowered his eyelashes, gripping her hand tightly."It took me a long time to be sure of my feelings for you. Please don't break up with me."As soon as these words came out, Penny felt as if
He grabbed the menu and casually ordered a dish, but Caleb continued to speak from the side."I heard you're still single, Mr. Strauss. There should be a special set meal for single people here, right? If not, I can ask the head chef to add one."Sean slammed the menu down."Caleb, don't go too far!"Caleb raised an eyebrow, about to say something more irritating. However, Penny spoke first."Mr. Strauss, don't mind him. Today's meeting is mainly to discuss the deal we had before. I'm sorry for breaching our agreement, so I want to compensate you."Sean's gaze was fixed on Caleb.Meanwhile, Caleb leaned back, raising an eyebrow."Penpen, didn't we agree that I would compensate him?"Penny quietly pinched his thigh under the table, causing Caleb to almost cry out in pain.He turned to look at her, frowning in disapproval.Penny cleared her throat softly and then gently patted the spot she had pinched.He was immediately appeased by her touch.Sean was no fool. He could tell