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
Penny’s work was going smoothly, and she had finished discussing things with the suppliers. She was just about to prepare to head to Union County tomorrow when suddenly, a few of her collaborating companies called. Their tones were hesitant.“Ms. Sullivan, we’re sorry, but we suddenly received notice that we can't process your order. Please find another company.”“But…”Penny wanted to ask for more details, but the caller hung up.She answered four calls in total, all of them canceling orders.Penny sat in place, her eyebrows furrowed.Previously, Jeremy was sabotaging her, which led to the failure of her collaboration with Sherman. Now, Sherman was still looking for her everywhere. She didn't want to meet him and only hoped the police would take over this matter.Now that Jeremy had backed off and had given her the project, everything should have gone smoothly. After all, she had been having pleasant conversations with the suppliers these past two days. What was happening right
No one was residing on the other side of this presidential suite anymore. It was now only occupied by the two of them.The overhead lighting highlighted Penny’s skin, making it especially fair with her eyes sparkling in the reflection. It was unclear how long she had been waiting here.“I have something to discuss with you, Mr. Fergerson. May I come in and sit for a while?”Caleb raised an eyebrow. The person who had painted his portrait was waiting for him at the entrance of his hotel room late at night. He squinted his eyes. He should decline.After all, he wanted to maintain a distance between them.Penny was worried that he would refuse, and the matter was not something she could explain in a short time. Madam Fergerson had quite a misunderstanding, and she needed to clarify it piece by piece.Caleb took his room card, swiped it, and opened the door.Penny followed him, the tip of her nose picking up the cold woody scent from him, mixed with a faint smell of alcohol.The
She let out a cry before noticing the man’s head leaning against the couch. He seemed to have fallen asleep. Penny heaved a sigh of relief. Thank goodness he was not deliberately refusing to reply to her messages. It would have been so awkward if that were the case. Since he had fallen asleep, it seemed that she would not be able to achieve her goals for tonight. She got up and prepared to leave. When she caught sight of his agape collar, she hesitated before reaching for the blanket and placing it over him. Just as she bent over him, Caleb’s eyelashes fluttered, and his eyes opened. Their faces were extremely near, to the point they could feel the other's breaths landing on their faces. It was not Penny’s first time looking at his face from such a distance, but she was still stunned. Then, she felt a pair of warm lips meeting hers. Her eyes widened while the rest of her body stiffened. The pair of lips grew bolder and captured hers in a long kiss. Her heart felt like