Caleb’s hand was bandaged, and he had just gone to Fergerson Corporation when he ran into Luna.Luna did not dare to be as presumptuous as before. She just looked at his hand with distress.“Ca... Mr. Fergerson, what happened to your hand?”Caleb frowned and simply responded, “I got hurt.”Without saying anything more, he went into his office.Luna’s expression was a little ugly. Coincidentally, someone from the reception came looking for Caleb at this moment. They knocked on the door, intending to enter the office.Luna hurriedly stopped the person.“You’re not an executive. Do you have an appointment? Don’t just walk in.”The receptionist was quite beautiful. For one to be able to work as a receptionist at Fergerson Corporation, she must be outstanding in appearance.“Ms. Shaw, someone sent a gift to Mr. Fergerson. They asked me to bring it up.”Luna’s face got even more unpleasant, and she snatched it over.“I’ll bring it over. You can go back down to your desk.”This co
Zane absolutely loathed for Nathan. Initially, Nathan had run off with tens of thousands from a client, nearly causing the Sullivans to lose a big deal.During that time, Zane was run ragged, cleaning up the mess that Nathan had made.He had kindly helped his late ex-wife’s younger brother, only to receive ingratitude in return. Besides, Leo's only son was a disappointment!It was tolerable for Penny to still have contact with Leo, but now, she was mingling with Nathan as well. It left him feeling disappointed.Penny had nothing to say and was not good at lying to Zane.Since Zane had heard about this, her hope of borrowing money now was probably impossible.Though he was her own father, Penny found it hard to mention money troubles to him.Thinking of Zane’s liver cancer, she felt helpless.“Dad, I didn’t attend the banquet not because of Nathan but because Caleb was injured. I went to the hospital with him, and he didn’t go that night either.”Zane narrowed his eyes. He had
Over the years, she had never actively asked Zane for money, and Zane had always been busy, rarely taking the initiative to think about this matter.After all, he had Susan, Willow, and Asher by his side.Penny had her own job, and if it was not for the sudden pressure from Aunt Sue’s one million, she would not be short of money at all.She just did not expect that the pocket money she asked for from Zane out of desperation last time would be taken back.Her lips twitched slightly.“Dad, take care of yourself. I have something to do today, so I’ll leave first.”“Go, your presence here will only make me angry. Since you’re married, act like it.”Penny did not speak and only gave a light hum before walking out and closing the door of the ward.At the elevator, she ran into Willow, who was coming to see Zane.Willow’s complexion did not look so good, but a touch of surprise appeared in her eyes when she saw Penny.“Pen.”Penny thought of what Zane had just said and knew that th
Due to the close distance, Penny was certain that they had heard every word she just said.She immediately felt embarrassed, but upon realizing that Caleb did not know he was the 'husband' she was referring to, she discreetly breathed a sigh of relief. Her focus returned to his injury.After all, he had gotten hurt while protecting her from a knife, so she felt obliged to ask him about it.“What’s wrong with your wound, Mr. Fergerson?”After putting away her phone, she quickly approached him.Liam, who was nonchalantly standing behind Caleb, started to repeat Penny’s words.“We got married by choice. We both love each other very much... pfft.”Liam was never one to act formally. He then looked toward Penny and laughed after mimicking her.Penny, realizing her cringe-worthy words had reached both of their ears, decided to play it cool.“I made you watch such a scene.”Liam was not interested in whether Penny was married or not. He just found it amusing that Penny, who was usua
Penny raised an eyebrow, a hint of gossip flickering in her eyes.However, Caleb certainly would not want anyone prying on his privacy, so she turned off the screen.Just then, Charlotte sent another message.[Jadey said you’re married. I want to thank your wife for taking care of you when I was absent.]These words were indeed quite bitchy.Penny did not care about Caleb, but women had a natural keen sense for a hypocritical bitchy women.Plus, most women did not like other women of this type, but men tended to be the opposite.It seemed that Caleb liked this type.The thought flashed through her mind, but she did not pay much attention to it. Then, she dutifully picked up the keys and phone before walking to the elevator and pressing the down button.Caleb was in the lobby at that moment. Seeing that Penny was not coming down, he went to wait by the floor-to-ceiling window.When Penny came down, due to the obstruction of several large pillars in the middle, she did not see
Penny got into the car, taking the driver’s seat.The injury on her foot was still aching faintly, but it had mostly healed.Neither of them spoke, making the inside of the car feel stuffy.Penny did not immediately press the accelerator but instead glanced at him through the rearview mirror.Were they going to Dawn Haven Villa, Fergerson Corporation, or the hotel?She was not sure.“Your phone.”She passed Caleb’s phone to him.Caleb took it, noticing two new message notifications, which caused a slight furrow in his brows.Penny did not pay attention to whether he actually opened and read them, but she could tell that Caleb’s mood had worsened.She could sense his irritation before he even spoke.Usually, Caleb was always calm and composed, but two texts from Charlotte were enough to make him show all these emotions.Penny could not help but sigh. Indeed, Charlotte was his unforgettable first love.“Go to Fergerson Corporation.”He tossed his phone aside nonchalantly wi
“Sir Fergerson, he and I are doing well. You don’t need to worry.”She spoke gently, offering him a cup of tea.“Compared to this, you should be more concerned about your body health.”Upon hearing this, Sir Fergerson’s cheeks immediately flushed with vitality, and he could not control the smile creeping up his face.He had initially thought that Caleb was oblivious, but it turned out that the boy had good taste. No wonder he was trying so hard. He had already won her over.Seeing the young couple so in love made his probing visit seem pointless, so he happily sipped his tea.“Penny, if anyone else bothers you, don’t hesitate to stand your ground. If there’s anything you can’t handle, let Caleb handle it.”Penny dared not say too much on this topic, fearing it would reveal too much. Thus, she changed the subject.An hour later, she got up to prepare some soup.“Penny, let the others do these things. You shouldn’t have to do it yourself.”“Sir Fergerson, this is something I pr
After replying, she knew Caleb would not respond, so she sent him another message using her work number.[Mr. Fergerson, should I wire the compensation money to your account? Please give me your account number.]Just a minute ago, she borrowed money from him, and now she was using it to repay her debt to him. Penny did not feel guilty at all.Seeing the message, Caleb furrowed his brows. Where did she get so much money from?Was she not still renting with her husband?The damaged car could be covered by insurance, and he was originally making Jenni pay just to make things difficult for her.When Penny stood up to bear the compensation, Caleb never really expected her to come up with one million in cash.However, looking at her behavior of taking everything upon herself, a cold scoff crossed his eyes.Just as he was about to reply, Winston called, asking if he was up for drinks.Caleb just grabbed his coat from the side and drove himself to the bar.Penny had come to the bar t
Penny was displeased but was too shy to voice it out. Her body felt empty.“Are you happy that he’s back?” “No.” “Then, do you want me?” Penny bit her lip. He had caused sweat to break out across her body. Caleb’s phone rang. Finn was on the other end of the line. He answered the phone, and Finn’s voice rang out. “Imperial City is going to be in chaos tonight. The higher-ups are hunting for the results of Caspian's experiments, and even Uncle Shawn is getting involved in this. "He just called and told me that the higher-ups contacted him and basically forced him to agree to convince Caspian to give them the results. "Cas has also contacted the higher-ups himself and told them that unless Penny is by his side, the mental torture he was subjected to will stop him from recalling where he’s put the chip.” It was a matter of national security, and this was what Caspian was using as his bartering chip the minute he returned. There was no doubt the higher-ups would put a
Penny had made it out of the room by then. Her face was deathly pale. “Penny!” Caleb ran after her and pulled her into his arms. He pulled her behind a pillar where no one could see them. Caleb knew what was going through her mind, and he held her face in his hands. She did not look at him. Her chest heaved as she struggled to process the truth. Caleb did not know what to say and merely brushed the tip of his nose against hers. When she did not resist, he slowly moved down and kissed her. He knew why Caspian had chosen this sort of appearance. Not only would he manage to devastate Penny, but he could also announce to everyone that he was Penny’s first love. That way, he could also cause Caleb to find himself in a sticky situation. However, Caleb could not care less. As he kissed Penny, he tightened his arms around her waist. Their breaths turned ragged as they continued kissing for another ten minutes. Finally, he rested his forehead on her shoulder. His back was slig
Despite everyone staring at him, Caleb only had eyes for Penny. Penny did not know the reason behind that, and her brows were knitted together tightly as she watched Caspian make his way down from the second floor. He took the ring from the host and placed it before her solemnly. “I’m here to fulfill my promise, Penpen.” Penny wanted to smack his hand away, but he slowly bent over and smiled as he took her hand. He tried to put the ring on her finger, but his actions were stopped by someone else. He looked in the direction where the hand had come from, and his gaze met Caleb. “Long time no see, Caleb.” Caleb pulled Penny from her seat into his arms. She was left with no choice but to sit on his lap. Caleb could not care less about whatever sort of tricks Caspian would pull. If he allowed Caspian to put that finger on Penny’s finger, he would change his last name! Penny wanted to struggle out of his grasp, but the warmth of his body caused her to stop. He was still
Some people were speculating if they had gotten back together again, and some were even wondering if Caleb was blind. Why did he pass on Khloe Strauss and choose a designer who did not come from a prestigious family? No matter how well Penny ran her company, these people would still view her as a lowly designer fighting to make a name for herself in the market. She ignored everyone else’s stares and merely took a piece of tissue. She turned slightly to wipe the sweat from Caleb’s forehead. Caleb opened his eyes slightly and looked at her. The two did not say anything. Plenty of people were standing around them, but the light above their heads seemed to have enveloped them in a world of their own. Penny felt her heart rate increase as she clutched the tissue and returned her gaze to the stage. “This is a piece of emerald that Mr. Winston Hill has donated. Bidding starts at three million dollars.” Everyone’s gaze turned toward Winston. Winston smiled at everyone as he int
Ethan patted her head and then noticed Sean's gaze shifting toward them."Sean?"Sean leaned back and remained silent, merely twirling his phone between his thumb and forefinger. His lowered lashes cast a shadow.He stood up and heard Ethan say again, "Leave your phone."Sean chuckled. "Ethan, you're being too serious right now."He left his phone behind and went upstairs.Khloe continued to sway Ethan's shoulders."Ethan, I had Wind take action against Penny tonight. This time, success is mandatory. Failure is not an option."Ethan's expression turned grave instantly. "Didn't I tell you not to act on your own?""But I nearly lost my life because of her, twice."After saying this, she touched the area over her heart, her complexion turning pale in a moment."Khlo?"This time, Khloe genuinely felt discomfort in her heart, and the next second, she fainted."Khlo!"Ethan was no longer concerned about reprimanding her and immediately took her to the hospital.…Tonight, the
After returning to Dawn Haven Villa, Penny pulled up her laptop to check public opinion. There were those who vilified Zach, those who vilified her, and even more who vilified S.M. The autistic child's mother, who had published that post online, was even planning to hold a press conference today to accuse S.M. of not having contacted her yet.Penny obtained the mother's contact number and made a call, but the woman did not answer.After just testing the waters, Penny hung up. She then had people from Dawn Haven Villa follow the autistic child's parents and also had someone investigate the whereabouts of Linda and her group.After leaving Sky Lounge last night, that group of wealthy youths checked into a villa Khloe had purchased in Imperial City.The villa had helpers to attend to them, and the group of wealthy youths lived it up.Penny had a rough idea of the culture in Americana, which was much more open than here, with many policies far more lenient.Her fingertips tapped on
A lot of people had gathered around the police station. Zach had just won a grand prize and was currently a top male star with many fans.Hence, being embroiled in a scandal like this shocked the entire internet.The post written by the autistic child's parents placed Zach directly in the spotlight.The combination of the words 'child', 'abuse', and 'autism' had a huge impact.Fans were voicing their disbelief, but bystanders had already boiled over with rage online, hurling insults and curses.S.M. instantly became the target of public condemnation!When Penny arrived at the entrance of the police station, Zach's agent, Otis, was already waiting there. The grown man was crying so hard his eyes were red."Ms. Sullivan!"He immediately stood up from the ground when he saw Penny."I'm sorry, Ms. Sullivan."Penny did not look at him and headed straight into the police station.Zach was sitting on a bench with a police officer still questioning him.Penny had a strong presence.
Penny stood still for a while, feeling unsettled as she got back into the car.Firstly, it was due to her situation with Caleb. Secondly, it was because of Ethan's words. Was something about to happen?She looked up, intending to speak with Winona. However, she suddenly heard Winona's soft sobs. She was lying on the steering wheel, so engrossed in her emotions that she did not notice Penny getting into the car."Winona?" Penny called out.Awakened from her daze, Winona quickly sat up straight. "Ms. Sullivan.""Did your ex-boyfriend come looking for you again? Haven't you already paid him back? Won't his family let you be?""That’s not it.""Is it because he and that woman are getting married? Did they send you a wedding invitation, which made you feel upset?""No."Then what was it?Penny knew that the family situations of the people close to her were quite simple. Winona came from a single-parent family, and her mother did not care much for her.Raven's parents had passed a
Ethan's gaze fell on Penny, and his brows furrowed. His good upbringing prevented him from making any sarcastic remarks at this moment.After all, Penny was alone on her side. On the contrary, they had strength in numbers. Khloe was just discharged from the hospital today and was planning to welcome friends who had come all the way from Americana to see her.Seeing Penny alone, she felt a surge of satisfaction.Given her status as Ms. Strauss, she had many friends in Americana and would never be as isolated as Penny.She had specifically called Linda over, knowing Linda's temper was explosive. Just a little sob story from her and Linda could spew out some really nasty words.Linda spoke up again at this moment."Slut, we'll get you killed sooner or later!"She touched her face as she glared fiercely at Penny as if she wanted to devour her alive.Khloe quickly intervened, saying, "Linda, let's go. We should head inside."Ethan, Sean, let's go."Sean stood by, sighing slightl