The feeling was unbearable.He lowered his gaze, pinched her chin, and forced her to look into his eyes."Why are you crying?" Penny kept her eyes closed, her teeth clenched in silent defiance.She had lost some weight, so her cheeks appeared gaunt. Her petite face seemed as if it could break with the slightest pressure on her chin.Caleb suddenly released her as he was perplexed by the unexpected surge of compassion welling up within him. He had always been slow to show his emotions. His previous relationship with Charlotte had left him skeptical of such feelings. Caleb wondered, ‘Am I feeling anger or something else entirely? Whatever it is, it feels different from anything I'd experienced before.’He had not been as rough with anyone else.Penny, on occasion, had a stubborn streak. When he went too far, she remained stubbornly silent and just gritted her teeth throughout.Men hated when women acted this way, so Caleb lost interest after he finished. She felt no differ
Penny had been terribly frightened earlier. She had now calmed down somewhat, and her voice was slightly hoarse."Mr. Fergerson, are you satisfied now?" Her words detonated a bomb that had been buried in Caleb's heart.He was still holding the ointment in his hand. He looked up before he asked, "What do you mean?""Mr. Fergerson, don't you enjoy seeing me in such a sorry state?"Her tone returned to its usual calmness as she gave a wry smile. "As you wish."Penny was curled up, her arching feet taut. Her entire body was in a state of alertness.Caleb got up and looked down at her.Only then did he notice that her neck had a reddish mark. He wondered what had caused it.He had intended to throw a temper, but his anger seemed to vanish when he saw her in that state.He threw the ointment aside. "Take the medicine and get out."Penny got up, grabbed the medicine from the bed, and prepared to leave without a word.As she rose, Caleb’s body became tense. He observed her as she
"I see." Caleb replied calmly and withdrew his hand before he said, "You can leave now."The doctor felt somewhat puzzled as he could tell at first glance that Caleb cared about Penny. He wondered how someone like Caleb, the CEO of Fergerson Corporation, could not recognize his own feelings.Nonetheless, he dared not say anything and left.Caleb remained downstairs as he did not feel like going anywhere. He did not want to meet with Winston or Finn while his face was in this condition as he knew that he would be ridiculed.He sat there until around five in the morning when he had finally cooled down. He decided to return to his room.The room was quiet when he pushed the door open.Caleb assumed Penny had gone home as she could easily leave through the underground parking lot.However, as he changed in the bedroom, he noticed a lump on the bed. He paused where he was.He thought to himself, ‘This is my room. I was driven away while this woman slept here comfortably for the wh
"I have something else to attend to tonight." Winston thought he had misheard. It was Quentin's welcome dinner, after all. The four of them had always been close friends. Caleb would never miss it because of something.He pondered for a moment and then cautiously asked, "Could it be that someone hit you and left some marks on you? Are you too embarrassed to come?"Winston was truly no wasted talent when it came to screenwriting. He could guess the correct answer in a snap. Caleb took a deep breath and hung up the phone without a word.Winston burst into laughter. "Haha, Caleb, even you have your moment, don’t you?"Caleb tossed his cracked phone aside and instructed Sebastian, "Get me a new one."Nodding, Sebastian immediately contacted the supplier.…Penny had finished getting ready to leave when a hotel staff member wheeled in a food trolley. To her surprise, Charlotte was accompanying the staff member.Charlotte's face turned ashen. She was unable to believe what sh
Moreover, Levi had always used dirty tactics. When he was younger, he was too aggressive and had caused trouble. It was the Fergersons who paid to cover it up, but he almost got whipped to death by the old man.Such a person could serve as a knife in Charlotte's hands.Wherever she pointed, Levi would strike.“Sure. We haven't seen each other in a long time.”After hanging up the phone, a malicious smile spread across Charlotte’s face.She thought to herself, ‘I’d like to see how Penny escapes this one. She thinks she can seduce Caleb without considering the consequences!’At that moment, Penny was unaware of Charlotte’s plans. She called Zach, informing him that she had become an investor.Zach, who was already packing to move to Astral Motion Pictures, was somewhat incredulous upon hearing this.“Zach, I’ve partnered with Winston Hill. He chose you as the lead.”Zach was momentarily speechless, dropping the bag he was holding.The sleeping pills inside were scattered everyw
Penny saw that Francis was in a really bad condition, so she walked over and began massaging his shoulders and neck.“Sir Fergerson, I learned a massage technique online. Let me give it a try. It’s supposed to relax your muscles.”What Francis loved most about Penny was her straightforwardness in everything she did. She did not have any hidden intentions.He put down the chess piece he was holding. “Alright, alright. If only Caleb could be as understanding as you, I’d be content.”Caleb was raised by Francis, so Francis knew him well.Caleb was a child who had achieved greatness in his teens, so he was arrogant and ruthless.Penny stood behind the old man and gently began the massage.Francis sighed.“Caleb has a bad temper. Although he doesn’t speak much, when pushed to the edge, he’s capable of doing anything.”She paused her movements, wondering about the extent of what 'anything' meant.Raising his hand, Francis patted hers affectionately.“Whenever you feel wronged, rem
After driving back to Dawn Haven Villa, she planned to rest there for the entire week.Over at Sullivan Corporation, Winona was overseeing things and would report any anomalies to her. The TV show she invested in with Winston required time, so she could first focus on her recovery.…In Sky Lounge, Winston leaned on Quentin’s shoulder and gossiped with him mysteriously.“Caleb isn’t coming tonight.”Quentin was taken aback. After all, he had given advance notice about his return a month ago. Regardless of the circumstances, everyone should have made the time.“What happened to him?”Winston perked up.“You might not be aware since you’ve been abroad, but recently, he’s taken a liking to a married woman and has become her secret lover. But she doesn’t seem keen on divorcing.”Quentin raised an eyebrow, studying Winston from head to toe.Everyone knew Winston was a screenwriter, notorious for exaggerating.“Winston, are you talking about Caleb Fergerson? Our friend of many yea
After hanging up the phone, Caleb stared at the pile of documents in front of him, unable to focus on a single word.The thought of another man being by Penny's side tonight was unbearable.Returning to the hotel and lying in bed, he could still smell her fragrance on the sheets.It enveloped him from all sides, permeating every pore.Caleb found himself unable to sleep. He got up in his pajamas and stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, smoking.The window in the corner was open, and the breeze that wafted in made his hair sway slightly.With a cigarette between his fingers, he felt as if even the wind carried her scent.The memory of pinning her against this window, her look of fear yet undeniable reliance on him, was tantalizing.Caleb’s expression changed instantly. Initially, he was just holding the cigarette lightly with his lips. Now, he bit down on it, as if trying to suppress the surging emotions within.He took out his phone and sent Penny a message: [Asleep?]Those