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
After ending the call, her breathing was rapid, yet her mind was eerily calm.The thought that dominated her mind was that if her hand was permanently damaged, she truly did not want to live anymore.Someone honked twice, and Penny, trembling from the pain, saw someone approaching. It was Laura.The next second, Laura’s voice rang out.“Penny!”Laura was horrified, especially when she saw Penny’s two fingers. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she could not even utter a curse.For someone who painted, hands were everything. Who could have done such a thing?“I’ll take you to the hospital now! Quentin Parker’s back. He’s a doctor, an exceptional surgeon. He’ll know what to do.”To have fingers bent in such a way and to expect a full recovery, they would need the best doctor.Laura was trembling all over, knowing full well the importance of painting to Penny.To ruin her hand was akin to ruining most of her life.Penny remained silent, even when Laura helped her into the car.
Penny’s body was trembling from the pain. In the hallway, Laura was imploring her father to urgently contact Quentin.She was not close to Quentin, and calling him directly might not yield any favors. Only her father had that influence.Laura’s father had tried reaching Quentin but then relayed the news, “It seems that Charlotte from the Shaw family has also been injured. Quentin is attending to her first. Once he’s done there, he’ll come back to us.”Infuriated, Laura retorted, “Is Charlotte Shaw’s injury more severe than Penny’s?! That bitch is probably just faking it!"After her outburst, she heard her father reprimanding her, “I’ve told you before, you need to control your temper. You’re becoming more reckless with your words every day.”Tears welled up in Laura’s eyes.“Dad, Penny uses that hand to paint. If she can’t recover, her talent will be wasted.”“Let's wait. If you insist on having Quentin personally treat her, then we must wait for him to finish with the Shaws fir
Charlotte looked at Caleb with some emotion, thinking that he still cared for her in his heart.“Caleb, you've always cared the most about me."Caleb sat on the sofa without responding to her remark.After Quentin had examined Charlotte's finger and was about to leave, Charlotte presented her other hand.“Dr. Parker, I feel like something’s wrong with this hand too.”No matter how naive Quentin was, he would still have figured out that Charlotte was deliberately trying to keep him here.Yet why?Instinctively, he glanced at Caleb.Caleb, however, was not looking at him and seemed lost in thought.Just last night, Winston had been trying to convince Quentin that Caleb was involved with another woman.Yet now, seeing Caleb letting Charlotte behave this way, it seemed he still had feelings for her. Perhaps the rumors about Caleb being involved with someone else were just fabrications by Winston.Without any fuss, Quentin carefully examined Charlotte’s other hand. He then smiled
Penny had stayed in the hospital for three days, paying special attention to her hand. She dared not move it, fearing that even the slightest movement would prevent it from recovering.Laura had been staying with her these three days. She noticed that Penny no longer cared about anything other than the recovery of her hand.Even when Caleb’s name was mentioned in front of her, there was not a flicker of emotion in her eyes.On the third day, the doctor informed Penny that she could leave but reminded her to continue taking good care of her hand.These days, Penny had received messages from Caleb, but she had not replied.Now, Caleb had stopped sending her messages.Not long after Penny left the hospital, she received an invitation from a villa owner she had previously collaborated with. He invited her to attend a wine tasting event that evening.It was an intimate gathering held in the house she had once renovated, which was why she was invited.The host was Wilson from Zatan T
When the two organizers saw Penny, their eyes lit up instantly. No one had expected Robert Zaki’s close disciple to be so young and beautiful.“Ms. Penny, hello. Our gallery is always open for your artwork.”“Our gallery is open as well.”Both eagerly handed her their business cards, clearly excited.Penny had always thought that once she finished all her tasks, she would open her own art studio and organize exhibitions.Yet now with the ongoing matters related to the Sullivans, even though she was tempted by the proposal, she had to politely decline for the time being.“Thank you. I hope we can collaborate in the future.”Besides, her hand was not in a condition to paint for a while.Caleb’s gaze had been on her ever since he noticed the white bandage around her hand. A frown formed on his brows.“What happened to your hand?”Charlotte, too, had injured her hand. However, it was just a minor dislocation that required a few days of rest. Penny, on the other hand, had her hand