However, this did not bother Penny. She walked out of the hotel and was about to get into her car when she got a call from Jeremy.[I’ve just texted you the number, Penny. This company is pretty good, but they’re Sherman’s business rival. You’ll be offending Sherman greatly if you choose to work with them.][My collaboration with Mr. Cain has ended permanently.]He had been the one to stab her in the back first, so she saw no need to remain kind. Besides, Sherman was still trying to stop others from working with her. Jeremy chuckled. He was initially going to ask her how things were between her and Caleb but decided not to after giving it some thought.Penny hung up and checked her messages. Indeed, the company was one of Sherman’s business rivals. They had even fought to get her to work with them back when she decided to collaborate with Sherman instead.Penny called them to have a quick discussion. She was not expecting them to like her design as much as they did. Moreov
Penny was in a dazed state, but she could feel pain and knew she was in a moving car. The smell of gasoline permeated the car, and she found it so disgusting she kept gagging. The man’s voice rang out in her ears, and she could feel his hands drifting across her body. However, he did not dare do anything else to her because the car had not stopped moving yet. Finally, the car pulled to a stop at a nearby abandoned factory. They were not too far from the city, but no one was there at night because the building was being torn down. The only items on the roads were machines. Penny was thrown to the ground. When she opened her eyes dazedly, she was greeted by the sight of two men—one plump and one skinny—staring at her body. “You know, this woman is really good-looking. I’ve never seen anyone as gorgeous as her.” “You can have the first go, Boss. I’ll enjoy my share once you’re done.”The man referred to as 'Boss' grinned as his stomach jiggled. Then, he hurried forward and
Penny was dazed and did not comprehend what he was saying. Caleb did not have that much patience. When he saw the phone sliding down her hand again, he picked up her phone, which did not have a passcode but was unlocked using Touch ID. He grabbed Penny’s hand and used it to unlock her phone. Then, he scrolled through her contacts.She had many numbers saved in her contacts. Besides, that phone was her work phone. Caleb did not yet know she had two phones. Caleb failed to find anyone saved as 'Husband' in her contacts after scrolling through the entire list. He frowned and gave her a suspicious look. Her contact list was well-organized. If the number belonged to a client, she would also add the company’s name at the front of their saved name.He scrolled through the list again, and, once again, failed to find any numbers saved as belonging to her husband. He did see his number, though. It was saved as Mr. Fergerson. It was a realistic and intuitive way of saving his numb
Zane had already gotten into the car. Willow and Asher glanced at each other before they got in too.Willow chose the seat by the window. She was awestruck when she saw a luxury car parked not far away.‘That's Caleb's car!’"Don't make a move just yet. I want to go say hi to someone!"Her tone was a little elevated as she never expected to bump into Caleb there. Before the others in the car could react, Willow had already gotten out of the car and headed straight for Caleb.The car windows were shut, so she could not see the inside from the outside.Willow had stalked Caleb for so long that she was familiar with every car he ever drove.‘This car is his. He’s at the hospital.’She hastily touched up her makeup. Her tone was quite eager as she said, "Mr. Fergerson, you’re at the hospital too!”She lowered her head slightly and knocked on the car window, her posture humble.However, what she was not aware of was that Penny was sitting on the side that she knocked on.Penny wa
Penny had been suspicious of Willow's attitude toward her. She thought that the two got along harmoniously but then Willow would yammer to Zane from time to time.Willow would casually mention something that would make Zane lose his temper at Penny.Even so, Penny did not think that things were bad between them. Willow would speak to her affectionately every time as if their sisterhood ran deep.Susan's dislike for Penny was all laid out, but Willow's ill intentions were well hidden.At that moment, Penny finally figured it out. Willow could not possibly like her because she occupied the position of Caleb's wife.Penny thought of all the previous events, and it now made sense why Willow insisted on going outside even when she was sick. Penny heard Willow walking away, so she got up slowly. She could smell Caleb’s natural musk at the tip of her nose. The distance between the two instantly drew close.She looked up, and Caleb just so happened to look down. The tips of their noses
He comforted himself rationally and unfeelingly before he quickly looked away.After Penny stepped into the hospital, she could not hold it in anymore. She leaned against the wall as she gasped for air.The drug in her body was acting up, and her cheek ached from being slapped.The combination made her head spin.Fortunately, a nurse passed by and helped her into a ward.Penny thought of what just happened and felt nauseous.She vomited everything out and accepted an infusion as per the doctor's orders. Her face was pale when she finally settled down. Just as she breathed a sigh of relief, Zane texted her again to remind her to bring Caleb over to theirs.[Penny, you’re Caleb’s wife. We want to meet him at the Sullivans' residence.]Penny was aware of his intentions right off the bat. The Sullivans needed Caleb to go over to dispel the rumors.After all, the Sullivans’ network would only expand now that they had passed the second round of financing.Many aided Sullivan Corp
Caleb looked at the sky, his face not showing a hint of excitement."Are you done with your work over there?"The two were forcibly separated by Aurelia, after which Caleb married Penny and went abroad for three years.Charlotte was still mad that Aurelia broke them up.She thought that Caleb would go to her in person or make countless calls to save their relationship, but he was unexpectedly calm about the end of their relationship.Charlotte was cornered into an awkward position. She did not want to return on her own initiative as Aurelia has a problem with her.However, if she chose to stay abroad, she and Caleb might miss their ship.Caleb had asked her to stay, but she had different expectations. She wanted Caleb to fight with the Fergersons for her and elope with her. She wanted to take revenge on Aurelia and make it hurt.The Shaws had a little money but were not considered rich.Charlotte was not part of the socialite circle, but she lived a comfortable and pampered li
She was blunt, and Caleb was not stupid. He could tell what she wanted.Charlotte even fantasized that Caleb would divorce his wife after her return.‘I know he's waiting for me to go back to him. I can be Mrs. Fergerson if I want to.’She smiled as she flipped through the album on her phone. She stared at the photo with Caleb.Caleb was young in the photo. ‘No one can ruin our relationship. She’s nothing but a clown—absolutely nothing to worry about.’Charlotte had just put down her phone when it rang. Luna Shaw was calling her.Luna would call her to report about Caleb every few days."Charlotte, Caleb has been close to a designer, and she seems suspicious."Luna had also mentioned Penny when she spoke to Charlotte before.However, Charlotte trusted Caleb. After all, Caleb had not been close to any women in all these years.As such, she did not pay too much attention to the designer that Luna mentioned."Cousin, you'd better come back soon. I think that this woman has a cr