Penny quietly sighed in relief. But in reality, neither of them ate much, considering how late it was. Eating too much at this time could upset their stomachs.After only about ten bites each, Penny diligently got up to start cleaning up the dishes.She stored the leftovers in the fridge and put their used dishes in the sink. Just as she was squeezing dish soap into her palm, a pair of arms suddenly wrapped around her waist.It was typical of Caleb Fergerson. Since she entered the house, he had only grunted once during dinner. Now, while she was still washing the dishes, he initiated intimacy without saying another word.She had not even had time to react before he started kissing her."I have dish soap on my hands. Wait, wait."Nonetheless, he did not listen.In response, Penny accidentally smeared the dish soap directly onto his suit jacket. It was not her fault; it was him who was too impatient.She helped him take off his jacket, feeling dazed by his kisses.In the next mo
If Laura were here, Penny could have chatted with her about it. Then again, she remembered that she had discussed it with Laura before, which only sparked envy and jealousy.Penny rubbed her head as she felt a headache coming.Winona, observing her discomfort, thought Penny truly had a headache."Ms. Sullivan, why don't you take a break? You’ve been looking at files all day, and you're... probably tired from last night."Penny felt a bit awkward upon hearing this and instinctively looked down at her neck.Though somewhat concealed, the faint marks were still slightly visible. In the summer heat, it was impossible to wear a very high collar.She quickly pulled her collar up a bit.Winona sighed. "Mr. Fergerson really does have a lot of energy."It seemed that Caleb, who had called the previous night in apparent anger, was successfully appeased—and thoroughly so too.The marks were not severe, just a light pink, indicating the man had not been forceful.Penny lowered her hand s
"No." Penny quickly sat down in the car.Caleb instantly embraced her, his suit rubbing against her clothes.His long fingers trailed down her back, eventually settling at her waist, gently pressing on it.Penny was exhausted and sore from enduring an afternoon's worth of work. She merely closed her eyes in comfort as he massaged her.She fell asleep in Caleb's arms after finding a comfortable position.After the car stopped at Dawn Haven Villa, Caleb carried her out.Sebastian tactfully drove away, planning to return the next morning.Caleb walked to the master bedroom on the second floor, first placing her on the sofa. Then, he ran a bath, undressed her, and gently placed her in the water.Penny remained asleep throughout.Only when he gently massaged her sore spots did she murmur softly.Caleb glanced at her, took a towel to dry her off, and then carried her to the bed.Afterward, he took a shower himself.Penny was still deep asleep, half her face buried in the pillows.
Winona had been working overtime at the company until 3:00 am. She felt lightheaded as she descended the stairs.Just as she was about to get into her car, several men suddenly rushed out from the side. One of them struck her head with a stick, and she immediately passed out.The men, all wearing caps that were pulled down tightly, quickly dragged Winona into another car.Winona regained consciousness only after being doused with a bucket of cold water. As she lifted her head, she saw several masked men in front of her. The leader threw her phone toward her."Call Penny. Tell her to come and save you."It was clear they were targeting Ms. Sullivan.Initially, she refused to comply and turned her head away.The leader then squatted down, grabbed her hair, and forced her face upward before slapping her harshly."I advise you not to provoke us, or you'll have to entertain all five of us," he threatened.Winona's face turned aside from the impact, with blood trickling from the cor
After hanging up the phone, Penny saw Caleb standing at the scene, lost in thought.She approached him, asking with curiosity, "What's wrong?"Caleb shook his head. "Is your assistant okay?""Yeah."…Winona looked at the rapidly retreating street lights outside the window, awkwardly trying to cover herself with her torn clothes.The car stopped where she was currently living, a complex Penny had previously allocated to the artists.The complex was already well furnished, and several artists had moved in.The security was excellent; the guards at the gate knew each resident's name. Every time someone entered, they were thoroughly interrogated, and visitors had to leave their ID cards. The guards would also call the residents to confirm before allowing visitors in.Winona rolled down the car window and smiled at the guard who was still on duty late at night."Could you open the gate, please?"Recognizing her, the guard opened the large iron gate.Once at Winona's place, she
When she arrived at the office, she was already late. She had cleaned herself up and adjusted her mindset.Upon entering the office, Penny was already there and noticed Winona's pale complexion."Winona, you look very pale. Do you have a fever?"Winona quickly touched her face, which felt a bit warm."I might have caught a cold last night, Ms. Sullivan. I'll just take some medicine. I'll be fine.""I'm sorry for involving you yesterday. I had Caleb investigate those kidnappers, and we now know who sent them. This won't happen again.""Ms. Sullivan, you don't need to apologize. I don’t think it’s a big deal."Her vision blurred as they talked. After a few more words, she returned to her desk and hastily took an Advil.She was very tired, but the pain in her body kept her awake. It was a torturous cycle.She managed to get through the day at her desk until the evening. She barely finished her work. She then asked Penny for leave and took a cab home.The Advil did not help. Whil
Winona lay on the sofa, feeling dazed. Then, she sensed someone entering her room, and it was followed by Penny's voice."I sent you several messages, but you didn't reply. I got the spare key from the housekeeper. You're still feverish, so I've called a private doctor to check on you."Although Winona was delirious from the fever, she appreciated Penny's kindness.She tried to thank her but found she could not speak due to her sore throat.The doctor administered an IV, inserting the needle into the back of her hand.Penny observed the weak woman and the mottled marks visible through her nightgown. They were clearly not self-inflicted.When Winona mentioned her friend the previous night, she sounded hesitant.Now, it appeared that this man was no ordinary person.However, since Winona chose not to disclose details, Penny did not pry further out of respect for her privacy.She ordered some takeaway and then received a call from Caleb."It's Jeanie. Sam is still hospitalized,
Penny touched Winona's forehead and found that her fever had indeed subsided."Winona, are you sure you don't want to rest at home? As a businesswoman, I really do need you to come back to the company with me, but work should always come after your health.""I'm fine now, Ms. Sullivan."With that, Penny did not insist further, and the two hurried off to the company.For the next week, Penny hardly returned home, except for a few visits to Dawn Haven Villa. Each time, she would find Caleb waiting for her.However, she was so busy that each visit was brief. There was only enough time for her to grab some clothes and plant a kiss on Caleb's cheek before quickly leaving. Caleb was always left to sleep alone. He was initially understanding of the situation, but Caleb grew silent after a week of repeated neglect.The last time Penny returned to Dawn Haven Villa, Caleb was not there.Busy as she was, she called him, but he did not answer.Penny thought about driving to Fergerson Cor