Even so, Amber did have the final say here.Liam had been thinking about how to get Belle to head out tomorrow. Since Belle’s family was not wealthy, she was always cautious and fragile when she was with him. If he said something wrong, he feared she would overthink it.Liam thought and thought again but could not come up with any good solutions.Time quickly passed, and the next day had arrived.When Penny woke up on the sofa, her fever had subsided, but her throat was still uncomfortable.She got up and heated a cup of warm water for herself. Thinking of what happened last night, she could not help but rub her forehead, wondering if her luck was truly bad this year.She also thought about Amber. She could not visit the night before, so she had to visit today.However, just as she was lifting her cup, the doorbell rang. It was Belle.Belle had brought a light breakfast. Seeing Penny’s face looking not too terrible, she sighed in relief.“You had a high fever last night. Here’
Penny’s eyelids twitched heavily, and she almost subconsciously wanted to pull her hand back.Nonetheless, Amber did not let go and merely looked at Belle with confusion.Belle’s face turned pale. Her eyes moved over Liam, then to Penny, finally stopping on the two hands that were held together.She knew Madam Fergerson. Last night, she wanted to visit Madam Fergerson and had even taken money out of her own salary to buy a suitable gift, but she was called back home by a phone call from Liam.Belle knew that her family was not a good match for Liam’s, but she truly liked him, and Liam was good to her as well.What was going on right now?Liam’s mother was holding Liam's and Penny’s hands?Was Penny not already married?Penny even had an affair with Mr. Fergerson, and it looked like she was also Liam’s girlfriend.This relationship was too messy; so messy that Belle wanted to vomit.She had regarded this woman as a friend, only to find out that she had been played from the ver
Belle felt somewhat wronged and also a bit unconvinced.“Madam Fergerson, what I just said was all true. Penny and Mr. Fergerson…”She was not done speaking when Amber interrupted her.“Caleb’s business is his own choice. It’s no use talking to me about it. I’m only his elder and will not interfere in his private life.”Her tone was cold, and as she said this, her gaze fell on Penny again.She was somewhat incredulous that Penny possessed such ability to tame Caleb.Even if Caleb did not like the one at home, he would not seek pleasure outside.However, thinking about their two encounters at the hospital and seeing her stubborn and wronged appearance, was she not also moved?If such tactics were used, Caleb might be hooked.As someone who had been in this circle for many years, Amber, for the first time, found that she could also be mistaken.“Take care of yourself.”With these words, she left.The room fell into silence.After a while, Penny rubbed her temples, “Mr. Jones
For a fleeting moment, Penny even considered whether to just be honest with Caleb so that she would not have to hide and lie all the time to Liam.However, considering Caleb’s attitude toward the Sullivans and that she was currently designing his house, it was crucial to maintain a good relationship to avoid any awkward encounters.Moreover, Caleb had helped her a lot during this period.If a conflict were to arise, Penny knew she would be at a disadvantage.She stood up, feeling exhausted.She was mentally and physically tired.“Aunt Lucy, I’m feeling a bit unwell tonight, so I won't be coming down for dinner. You don’t need to call for me.”Aunt Lucy was a bit troubled. “Uh, Ms. Sullivan, I used the same excuse last time, and Mr. Fergerson was somewhat upset back then.”Penny forced a smile. “It’s okay. There’s no hope for reconciliation between him and me anyway.”To be precise, it was not about her relationship with him but his relationship with Mrs. Fergerson.If Penny t
Penny instantly rose to her feet, and upon opening the door, she heard the sound of footsteps coming from the staircase.It was not the sound of just one person’s footsteps.Next, a man’s voice was heard.“Is someone keeping a dog here?”It was Caleb’s voice.Penny hastily retreated to her room, shutting the door.Lucy was about to deny it, but she also heard the barking of a dog. What on earth was going on?Caleb’s face turned grim. “Get rid of it.”Lucy did not dare to reply. She waited until he entered his room before quickly heading downstairs.At this time, Penny also came out, stopping her.“Aunt Lucy, did you forget to close Nani’s cage?’Aunt Lucy patted her head, her face filled with apologies.“I must’ve forgotten to lock the door. Nani is so smart now. She can open the door herself if it’s not bolted.”Lucy hurriedly walked downstairs. “Ms. Sullivan, don’t worry. I’ll lock her up right away.”Penny’s heart was racing. She glanced at the tightly closed door down
Early the next day, Penny continued her routine of waiting for Caleb to leave before descending the stairs.She had arranged to meet Laura in a cafe.“Laura, help me find someone to briefly pretend to be my husband.”This sudden request nearly caused Laura to spit out her coffee.She coughed for a while, then looked at Penny in disbelief.“Caleb still doesn’t know about your true identity?”Penny nodded, both hands clasping the coffee cup in front of her.In her heart, she viewed Caleb as a boss, as a patron.However, every night when she thought about their night together, she could not remain entirely indifferent.Aside from being a bit too intense and causing her a minor injury, Caleb’s skills were not bad.Not to mention that the 30-second kiss, although brief, had indeed played at her heartstrings.Penny kept these emotions under rational control, her gaze at Caleb unchanging.Once she was done with Caleb’s house, and his beloved woman returned to the country, he would
A few buttons at Mason’s collar were undone, making him look somewhat roguish. His slender fingers flicked the ash from his cigarette as he chuckled and gathered the money from the table toward himself.“It’s just good luck.”It was unclear if he was referring to the gamble or answering the man’s question.His lips, a light pink hue, did not look out of place in the slightest. His beauty, almost ethereal, radiated in every aspect.Perhaps he was toning down his usually pure and simple demeanor in front of Laura, making him appear more imposing now.“This isn’t about luck. With that handsome face of yours, if you’d stoop to courting rich old ladies, you wouldn’t need to gamble here for medical expenses.”Laughter filled the gambling table. A cigarette butt was thrown into the ashtray filled with water, leaving some yellowish stains.Mason did not react to the mockery. At the end of the game, he withdrew some bills and placed them on the table.“Today’s drinks are on me. I have t
Lucas had decided not to discuss this matter anymore. Rather, he was more interested in the job Mason mentioned.Four thousand?Just to occasionally show up?He swallowed nervously. He had actually considered trying to find a lady from a rich family, but unfortunately, he was not as attractive as Mason.How would a wealthy woman see value in him?“Is there really such a good opportunity, Mason?”Mason sat down on the steps, stretched his long legs, and leaned back, looking relaxed.His good looks were indeed extraordinary. Even Lucas, being a man, was envious to the point of seething jealousy. It was no wonder Mason managed to snag a princess from a diamond company.Moreover, the Jennings only had Laura as their heir. She was the sole heiress. If Mason could really marry into her family, would he not inherit everything in the future?“Really, you know how easily Laura can be fooled.”When Mason said this, his narrow eyes squinted.“But her friend seems harder to fool. You’d