Caleb’s arrival caused Penny to feel slightly less overwhelmed by everything going on. She was no saint and had a hard time accepting the fact she was not Maeve Easton’s daughter. After countless nights of sobbing, she only found the will to live by reminding herself of the love Maeve had shown her. Perhaps she did not dare look for her family because she was afraid she was abandoned. The word 'family' was even more hurtful than the swords her enemies drove into her body. There was a part of Penny that had always hated herself, and she hated herself even more upon finding out what terrible people her parents were. Caleb’s appearance seemed to rejuvenate her. Chuckling, she said, “What explanation should I offer you? Didn’t you want a million dollars from me? Fine. I’ll give you a million dollars to cut ties with you. Don't contact me anymore.” Before attending the party that evening, Holly and Hansel had thought a million dollars was a sky-high number. However, after
Everyone gasped when they heard that. Before this, everyone had thought he was dating Khloe and that they were going to get married soon. What was going on now? Finn’s gaze landed on Penny before he spoke coolly. “Haven’t you already introduced her before?” That surprised everyone even more. Finn had long since known Penny was Caleb’s girlfriend? Was Penny the woman Caleb had been referring to on social media?Odd looks appeared on their faces. If Caleb liked Penny, how did Khloe fit into the picture? Caleb smiled at Finn as he pointed toward upstairs.“Penny’s not in the greatest mood right now. I’ll come back down soon after I console her.” Finn nodded. Caleb pulled Penny toward his chest and led her toward the nearby elevator. At that moment, Penny felt like a puppet that did not have the capacity to think. All she knew was that Caleb had acknowledged their relationship in front of so many people. He had kindly and generously given her a title.Love would no
Before Penny realized what Caleb was about to do, she found herself being pressed onto the sofa.She grew worried about someone coming in and quickly suggested, "Let's go home. This is someone else's house."Caleb was breathing heavily as he gripped her waist tightly."Just a taste," he said.Penny was nervous about this, but she was unable to dissuade him.Caleb's idea of a quick taste turned out to be an extended encounter that lasted until the end of the party.When she was escorted downstairs, her legs were trembling.In the hall, only a dozen guests who had not left were saying their goodbyes to the Sanders.Caleb held her close as he approached Finn to say goodbye as well, planning to leave.Exhausted, Penny suddenly asked, "Where's Winona? Give her a call."Since their separation, she had no idea where Winona had gone.Caleb was still holding her as he looked at Finn.Finn stood quietly in front of the remaining guests, his eyes betraying his impatience. He was like
Caleb's frown deepened as he tossed away the cigarette in his hand."Hansel said Penny was born from Holly's affair, right?"Finn flipped through the documents in front of him, uncovering a more sordid truth."It's likely. Holly Zimmerman... used to work in Union County's red-light district. As you know, security wasn't as good 20 years ago. Hansel was a small-time thug who had served time for assaulting a neighbor's daughter. "After his release, he married Holly, who had decided to part ways with her old life. He also has a crippled brother, whom he caught Holly seducing. When the child was born, Hansel suspected it was his brother's daughter, so he sold her. "The hospital records also show that the child's father is Hansel's crippled brother."The revelation was uncomfortable. It was a mother's affair with her husband's brother, leading to the birth of a child. Not to mention, the child's father was a poor cripple of questionable character."Caleb, I've interrogated the coup
Penny had kept herself busy for so long, and this time, her illness hit her hard like a rock.After seeing the several coffee cups, she checked the time on her phone, only to realize she had slept for several days.As she rubbed her forehead, her fingertips trembled slightly. She had so many nightmares. Sometimes, she dreamed of Maeve; other times, she dreamed of the small town she had visited recently and of waking up covered in marks.She felt a strong sense of self-loathing, even nausea and disgust.However, when she opened her eyes and saw Caleb, she felt much better.She looked at the coffee cups next to him, frowning."Did you drink all these?"Caleb's eyes still showed signs of fatigue, but he first checked her forehead to make sure her fever had subsided. Only then did he finally relax."Caleb, you have a stomach problem."He chuckled lightly and instructed the helper to take away the coffee cups. He had just finished drinking them, not expecting her to wake up at that
Khloe gazed at a plate of fruit on the coffee table, looking grim. Florence, that fool, had already gotten herself thrown into jail, and Jeanie was under house arrest once again. Now, she was uncertain about who to use for her plans.She turned to Wind, her mouth curving slightly."Wind, are you also well-versed in computers?"Wind lowered his lashes. "The Strausses provided training in this area, but I'm not a professional in this field, so my knowledge isn't extensive.""As long as you have some knowledge, that's enough. I'll send you the money, and you can go online and expose Penny's family background. She and her company are still in the spotlight. Once the netizens know her origins, they'll start messing with her.""Understood, Ms. Khloe. I'll handle it," Wind responded.Her orders were akin to a decree for Wind. He took a laptop aside and began to work.Khloe did not pay much attention to Wind's appearance, knowing only that he was specially trained by the Strausses.She
Netizens immediately smelled gossip as the marketing account posted a new update.[Uncovering the background of S.M.'s CEO, Penny Sullivan—mother's a prostitute, father's a rapist, brother's a gambler…]The post was detailed, even sharing photos—including photos of Holly and Hansel being thrown out of S.M.'s building and getting chased away from the Sanders' residence.The tone the marketing account used in their post update was filled with mockery.[Are you still dreaming of becoming her, not knowing she's already despised in the circle? Who would admire such a background? As for her capability, with such a past, how did she even acquire what she has now?]These questions were thrown to the netizens. Seeing those photos, they instantly believed the marketing account's words.Those who initially wished to be like Penny felt embarrassed, and their anger flared up.[Someone born from that kind of family can't be a good person. It’s no wonder Taliah got into an accident. Penny prob
Sean was genuinely worried that his family would blame him if anything were to happen to Khloe. He could not control her anymore; everyone knew she was the treasured child at home, especially in the eyes of their mother, who would gladly take a bullet for her.If something were to happen to her, it would disrupt the peace of the entire Imperial City.Nonetheless, Caleb was a formidable figure as well.Sean immediately called Ethan.A cold voice answered the phone, "Speak."Hearing his voice made Sean somewhat apprehensive."Ethan, you should come to Imperial City.""Made another mess?""Khloe is really stirring up trouble here. She's obsessed with Caleb Fergerson and acting recklessly. You told me before not to provoke Caleb, but Khlo keeps crossing his boundaries. Caleb even called to warn me."Ethan was silent for a few seconds before asking."Khlo wants to date him?""Yes, but Caleb has someone he likes. He'd make a big fuss for her.""Which family is she from?""She's