Luna almost fainted from this sentence.Her lips trembled again and again, but she could not squeeze out a complete sentence. She looked at Caleb for help.The man was acting calm, casually stroking the surface of the cards with his thumb. It was his turn to bet in this round. Like all the times before, he indifferently threw some of the chips in front of him.It was a bet for three million dollars.Suddenly, this action of his caught the attention of the onlookers, which indirectly saved Luna.Luna breathed a sigh of relief, but she was still lingering with fear. When she noticed that no one was paying attention to her, she shot a vicious glare at Penny.Penny pretended not to see it. She put her fingertips on the two hole cards in front of her, as if she was completely immersed in the game.With Caleb’s three million raise, according to the rules, the chips betted after him must be greater than or equal to this number.The pot was already close to 30 million.The dealer’s fa
Andy did not hear anything else, just the words 'royal flush.'This kind of hand was a one-in-ten-thousand chance, something that even a beginner could only dream of. However, why would this stingy woman dare to bet 115 million otherwise?Unless she believed that her hand could beat any other hand!Andy had already hesitated when she called 15 million in the previous round.Now, upon hearing the onlookers’ comments, he frowned and subconsciously looked at Penny. On the contrary, this woman was so damn calm and did not show any expression on her face. She even noticed his gaze and turned her head to look at him.“Young Master Andy, this is the final round. Are you not going to call?”Her words implied that if he gave up now, all the money in the pot would belong to her.She was just stating the fact, but Andy’s mind was already in a state of confusion. He thought that this was Penny’s way of provoking him.It was not that he could not afford to lose 150 million, but knowing
“Mister?”Penny called out, looking puzzled.Winston raised his eyes and smiled at her. “Just pay back the original amount.”“Please take it, Mister. In this line of work, we’re very committed to our promises.”A new member of the casino won 300 million in one night, and it was a woman at that. She was probably going to run into trouble before she even left the door.The best way to handle it now was naturally to transfer the trouble in her hands.The original promise she had with Winston became the best reason.Winston’s expression became even more complicated. Why on earth did she reject 150 million?Even if she had a job from Caleb, the design fee she received would probably only be in the millions or so range. She might not be able to earn this much money in her entire life working for someone else.Was she perhaps… trying to impress him as he was Caleb's friend?Winston no longer rejected. He patted Caleb’s shoulder.“As a married man, isn’t it time to go back?”He emp
After Penny returned to her seat, Andy began to make snide remarks next to her.“Do you think Mr. Fergerson will look at you if you try to win him over with 150 million?”Penny found it funny and decided to ignore him.In any case, Andy was in a bad mood at the moment from her bluff. The more she paid attention to him, the more he seemed to enjoy it.Seeing that Penny was ignoring him, Andy felt a stomach ache. It was his first time getting so humiliated by a woman!Meanwhile, Luna, who was standing near Caleb, clenched her fists in frustration.She had thought Penny would embarrass herself at the casino, but instead, she had become the center of attention. Everyone, including some important people, was talking about her. Some even said they would seek her out for future design projects…‘Damn it. How can this bitch be so lucky?’She nearly gnashed her teeth to pieces as she glared viciously at Penny.Penny, however, seemed oblivious to Luna’s anger and went back to her cautio
She truly liked him. Caleb did not know how to react for a moment. In the past, there had been people who expressed their interest in him, and he had rejected them without hesitation—but the woman in front of him was different. They had slept together. Although it was not her first time, once there was that kind of intimate relationship between two people, it was hard to treat each other normally once more. A woman whom he shared that sort of relationship with was now in the position of an admirer. If he treated her like he did other women in the past, it would seem heartless. He hesitated for a few seconds before calmly saying, “You know I’m married, right?” Penny furrowed her brows. Of course, she knew, but were they not discussing the design issue? Caleb saw that she did not understand his hint and paused slightly. “In fact, my wife and I are… very loving toward one another.” The word 'wife' swirled round and round in his mouth, and he struggled to s
“Anyway, just apologize to Susan first. She spent a long time looking for Willow tonight." This sentence was like a sharp knife that instantly stabbed into Penny’s heart.Zane was comforting Susan while reaching out to pat his daughter’s shoulder.“Penny, it’s not that I'm not helping you speak up, but you know about Willow’s health. The doctor said... if we don’t take good care of her, she might only have another ten years to live.”Penny dodged him.Just this small move created an insurmountable gap between the two.Zane froze, and a trace of disappointment flashed across his face. “It's Susan’s fault for being impulsive this time. Your face is swollen. I’ll go get you some medicine.”Saying such words of concern to her after slapping her… Penny was tired of this kind of treatment.“Dad, there's no need.”Her tone was calm as she released her hand from her cheek. “I’m leaving. When Willow wakes up, take good care of her.”She turned around and was about to leave, but the
Penny, who was being treated by the doctor, nearly choked when she heard Amber’s words. She was about to speak up, but at that moment, the doctor accidentally poked her injured cheek, causing her to hiss in pain.The sound she let out made Amber even angrier.“Caleb, have someone drag that little brat back home within ten minutes. I’m going to have to teach him a lesson today!" Caleb stood by the hotel’s floor-to-ceiling window.Liam hit Penny? How could that be possible?“Is there some misunderstanding here, Aunt Amber?”“The woman's face is swollen with a clear palm print on it. What kind of misunderstanding can there be? Liam has truly disappointed me.”Liam, who was far away inside a bar, sneezed amidst the deafening music and felt a chill go down his neck.Caleb’s eyes were calm. Was she slapped by someone again?Penny, who finally found a chance, quickly spoke up.“Madam Fergerson, it wasn’t Liam. Liam is a good person who wouldn’t resort to violence.”Amber’s hand th
Failing to gain the upper hand, Leilani's chest started heaving heavily. People were coming and going in this place. Having experienced Penny’s sharp tongue, Leilani knew that if they continued to confront each other, she would be the only one losing her dignity. Thus, she turned to the person next to her and changed the subject.“You’ve always wanted to know who won the Kensington Gardens’ project, no? She's right here. But the means she employed to get the project weren't very honorable.”Jeremy had heard their conversation clearly just now, and a hint of interest flashed in his narrow eyes.“And you’re this beautiful too, huh?”He reached out his hand. There was a lazy smile on his handsome face and a hint of wickedness in his eyes. “Hello, my name’s Jeremy Tate. You should've heard of me before.”Penny had indeed heard of him as designers in this field occasionally exchanged industry information. Although she rarely communicated with others, she still looked at other people’