Leo and Sue had looked at Penny with anticipation, as if she could truly find a solution.Nathan had hidden tightly behind her, making the scene rather comical.The surrounding neighbors pointed and whispered toward them, making Leo’s face turn red with embarrassment.Due to the issue with the house last time, the neighbors held strong opinions against him. He knew he was in the wrong and did not dare confront them.After all, even if the house was to be demolished, they had to wait for the government’s action. In the meantime, they still had to live there.Seeing how cowardly Nathan was acting, the few men could not help but laugh.“With that little courage, I really wonder how you ever dared to throw punches.”Nathan stiffened and remained silent but then heard Penny coldly ask, “If you’re not going to explain, I need to leave. It’s clear they're here for you. They probably won’t harm Uncle Leo and Aunt Sue. I’ve long hoped you’d learn a lesson or two.”Nathan held onto her a
Lily did not see the specific name flashing on the screen, but she vaguely saw that it was a short string of words.“Caleb, aren’t you going to answer the phone?”Caleb took a sip of the wine offered by an official without even flinching.“Telemarketing call.”“Oh.”Lily was somewhat skeptical, as it was clearly a saved contact name.However, at that moment, other leaders at the table were urging Caleb to drink.“Mr. Fergerson, try this. It’s plum wine made by the chef himself, with plums from the southern part of Union County.”Caleb took it and expressed his thanks. Then, he took a sip and complimented it.The atmosphere at the event was great; everyone was discussing the project.However, Lily felt that compared to earlier, Caleb now seemed a bit distracted.After a few rounds of drinks, he unbuttoned two of his shirt buttons and briefly discussed a few new additions to the project.None of the leaders raised any objections and even suggested adding new benefits.Midway
After Penny left the villa, she still felt as if she was on fire. That was truly too embarrassing.She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down as soon as possible. After all, she needed to quickly sort out Nathan’s situation so she could return to Imperial City without any burdens.She had already looked up information about the official, whose name was Harry Randall. He seemed decent in his personal life and was diligent at work, with almost no flaws.It was clear that for him to hire people to get Nathan this time around was because he was agitated by Nathan’s actions.After all, having one’s own son needing over 20 stitches would be unbearable for anyone.Penny searched around and finally found a photo of Harry and Jeremy on a public account in the county. The photo, taken last year, showed the two of them at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a project.After checking the content of the public account, Penny called Jeremy.His voice sounded quickly from the other end.“P
Penny was upset for just a moment and quickly regained her composure. The most important thing right now was her uncle’s family’s situation.After all, her relationship with Caleb was simply that of an employer and an employee. There was nothing wrong with what she said.When she returned to her uncle’s house, Leo and Sue were still inside, sighing and lamenting. Jenni had come back by this time. Upon hearing that Nathan might go to jail, she began to curse out loud.“I don’t know what bad karma I’ve accumulated to end up with such a worthless man! Give me 100 thousand dollars. I want a divorce!”Jenni had her hands on her hips and was always acting superior in front of the couple. She looked like she wished she could point her fingers in their faces.“The elders are worthless, and the young one is worthless too. Why was he trying to fight other people? It’s laughable. Who would want to live with this kind of man? Just give me the money so I can get a divorce!”Over the years, Su
“Uncle Leo, Aunt Sue, we should go and get Nathan back first. Let him apologize at the hospital.”Sue quickly nodded in agreement. “Alright, alright. Let’s go now.”As Leo and Sue were about to leave, they turned to ask Jenni, “Jenni, are you coming with us?”Jenni rolled her eyes and scoffed coldly. “Why should I care if that weakling dies?”Sue looked upset, but she did not retort.Penny, who was standing nearby, was angered by what she heard but felt helpless. After all, it was a family matter.She accompanied the couple to the police station. Before they even entered, they could hear Nathan crying loudly inside.A pang of concern hit Sue’s heart. They walked into the hall and saw Nathan badly beaten, his face bruised and swollen. It seemed he was attacked by some thugs on his way to the police station, making him almost unrecognizable.“Nate, are you hurt?”Sue quickly approached and grabbed Nathan’s hand.Nathan, looking defeated as ever, burst into tears.“Mom, please
“Penny, Nate is your cousin. Go easy on him, I’m begging you.”Sue had a humble expression on her face, and her lips were quivering.Leo remained silent and knelt without saying a word.The role of a father, in most families, played the part of a mute.Nathan was stunned by the slap. He tasted blood in his mouth, moved his lips, and spat out a bloody tooth.Penny withdrew her hand. “If you had been more responsible back then, divorced Jenni, and didn't take my dad’s money, he wouldn’t have resented your family. Uncle Leo and Aunt Sue wouldn’t have been ashamed to face my dad. But you ran away, living lavishly outside with over hundreds of thousands of dollars, leaving the old couple at home to bear Jenni’s disdain. Your parents have had to serve her like servants. What use is a son like you? Nathan Easton, where’s your sense of responsibility?”Nathan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and remained silent.The police station was silent too. Given Penny’s intimidating p
Nathan had a look of disbelief on his face. Jenni sneered. “Have you forgotten? You got drunk on your first night back, and we had sex. It’ll be a massive loss for your family if I’m pregnant with a boy.” Nathan did remember that night, and he hesitated. If he divorced Jenni, he would not be able to find a new wife, and no one would agree to bear his child. That would mean the Easton family bloodline would draw an end after his passing. Moreover, Jenni was pregnant now. This child would help him remain accountable to his parents. It was a sin to be unfilial. Penny became even more enraged when she saw the hesitant looks on all three Easton family members’ faces. “Uncle Leo, Aunt Sue, are you sure you want her to stay?” To put it bluntly, given how long ago Nathan had realized she was being unfilial and messing around with others, was there anyone who could tell for sure whose child she was carrying? Nathan’s morals were nothing to sing praises over either. However,
Caleb had an indifferent expression on his face. However, his arched eyebrows made that expression seem slightly suggestive.Lily’s heart pounded like crazy, and she blushed furiously. Yet, he said, “Sebastian will escort you out.” The light in Lily’s eyes immediately disappeared and was replaced by tears. “Do you really think I had no idea you went to meet Penny in the washroom when we were having dinner just now?” Lily had gotten up and followed Caleb when he left the gathering. She had seen the two standing by the washroom. The vibes made it obvious something was going on between them. Moreover, Caleb became even more distant when he returned to the room, and he received a phone call from Penny shortly before their meeting.Lily had a weird feeling about this, but what could even be going on between these two?“So?” He stood at the entrance, his aura aloof and distant. Lily bit down on her lip. She did not know how to deal with his attitude.“Isn’t Penny married? I