Quentin was indeed curious, so he nodded in agreement.Fast forward to nine in the evening, most of the guests were now just enjoying the view and making casual conversation.Most people would not dine at this hour, especially the celebrities, who were particularly strict about their meal times.Penny changed into a different dress. Recalling how Aunt Lucy had given her four gowns for the trip, she could not help but laugh.At that time, she felt that two would have been enough.She did not expect to ruin one on the first night. If she were to be splashed with wine later, would she have to change again?Pushing the door open, she stepped out into the corridor, only to run into Quentin around the corner.Quentin did not have to engage in social obligations like Caleb and Finn. After having dinner in the evening, he went to sleep. Now, he was thinking of going out to enjoy the sea breeze.“Dr. Parker,” Penny greeted politely.Quentin glanced at her outfit. She looked very beauti
Penny bent down at the entrance, intending to change out of her high heels. Suddenly, the living room lights dimmed. Someone pushed her against the entrance wall.“Another woman sent for me?”The man’s voice echoed next to her ear, causing her pupils to contract instantly.Why was Caleb in her room?!Just as she was about to retort, two fingers were thrust into her mouth, pinching her tongue.“Mmm… Mmm… Mmm.”Still in the bent position of changing her shoes, she was forced upright but could not turn around. Her dress was lifted up.Penny’s struggles were in vain. Had Caleb mistaken her for a woman sent to please him?!Right, with so many businessmen present tonight, such occurrences were probably frequent in the past.“I... Mmm.”The pain from her pinched tongue prevented her from speaking.This bastard!Caleb held her firmly against him, a smirk forming on his lips.After all, she had walked into the wrong room. Whose fault was that?After struggling for a while, Penny’s
She had long since learned the location of Caleb’s room, so she went upstairs to knock on his door at this moment.Caleb initially thought Penny had returned, and a look of faint surprise appeared in his eyes.Standing outside the door, Charlotte started recording on her phone and continued knocking.When Caleb opened the door and saw her, the surprise in his eyes vanished.“Caleb, it’s bad! Your wife fell into the water! Do you want to take a look at the situation? It’s chaotic downstairs!”Hearing the chaos below, Caleb’s brows furrowed. Learning that the woman had also come here made his frown deepen.“Caleb, her life may be in danger.”However, his response to her was the sound of the door closing.After a brief thought, Caleb guessed that that woman was purposefully causing a scene. Perhaps she wanted him to go downstairs so she could announce to everyone her status as the Fergersons’ young madam.It was quite the scheme.“Caleb, are you not concerned about her?”“It's
“Cough, cough, cough.”She coughed forcefully a few times. There was a hint of vulnerability in her eyes.“If it’s not Charlotte, then it’s Tabitha. I only offended these two people last night.”Jeremy did not offer her water, guessing that she might be afraid of it now.He frowned as he saw Penny pick up her phone from the side. She played a recording sent by Charlotte. It was the conversation she had with Caleb the previous night.She did not lower the volume, so Jeremy heard it clearly. He was so angered that his head felt dizzy.“Damn! Caleb Fergerson is such a fucking piece of shit!“Penny, you should divorce him immediately! Don’t put up with this guy!”Penny remained silent, still feeling uncomfortable in her throat.Jeremy snatched her phone away. “Stop listening! Let those two rot together!”Penny lowered her eyelashes as her hands rested outside the blanket. She was somewhat puzzled.“I’ve always wondered, why does he despise me so much?”Even though she occupied
At Fergerson Corporation, Caleb was temporarily unaware that Penny had taken a screenshot of their chat.She had not replied recently, so he assumed she was still upset about that night.Half an hour later, Sebastian entered with a file while hesitating. It seemed he wanted to say something but was holding back.Frowning, Caleb asked, “Is there an issue with the meeting we’re having later?”“No.”“Did something change with the project?”Sebastian shook his head.Caleb’s expression turned icy instantly.“What is it, then?”Sebastian hesitated for a moment before finally asking, “Mr. Fergerson, do you check your social media?”Caleb never did.“Ms. Penny has asked you not to bother her anymore. She also mentioned that she’s married.”Caleb, still holding a pen, remained silent upon hearing this.Sebastian continued, “She probably won’t divorce. She even screenshotted the dozen or so messages you sent her. Everyone knows now.”Caleb furrowed his brows and took out his phone.
Penny stayed there for two hours, verbally agreeing to Zach’s request to join S.M.She kept observing the extras on set but had not found anyone particularly captivating. Then, she noticed Winston.Winston was earnestly discussing something with the director. After finishing, he approached Penny.“Penny, are you leaving?”Penny nodded, and the two walked toward the exit before stopping in front of Winston’s car. Winston asked, “Caleb hasn’t approached you lately. Having been with him for so long, were you never moved by him?”Moved?Penny had considered this question before, but she was clear about the answer now.Perhaps there were moments of weakness, but those were only due to the passion he provided.“I’ve never been moved. I’m clear about my relationship with Mr. Fergerson.”Winston glanced inside the car and chuckled. “Not even a tiny bit fond of him?”“Mr. Hill, I don’t have a habit of self-torment.”Her tone was indifferent as she checked her phone for the time.“I
Upon leaving the room and arriving in the hallway, the maid pulled Penny aside to inform her of the true situation.“The doctor came for an examination yesterday. At best, he can only hold on for another month. Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Sullivan has been constantly talking about you. He’s lost almost everything now. "Seeing his current pitiful state, I guess he doesn’t want you to witness him like this. Maybe it’s best if you don’t come next time.”The maid was thinking of Zane’s well-being, and Penny understood. As the maid escorted her to the door, she offered another piece of advice.“We wanted to select a burial site for Mr. Sullivan, but he insisted on one chosen by you. You can start buying a plot now. I’m afraid if we delay, it might be too late.”Penny opened her mouth to reply but found herself unable to speak.She nodded with difficulty and felt lightheaded as she left.To make matters worse, her car tire had burst on her way in, likely due to a nail. The nail had completely
All the drivers nearby were stunned. The traffic light changed again, but none of the cars moved.Zane’s car began to smoke and caught on fire. Someone immediately dialed the emergency number, and the scene was chaotic.Tabitha, with bloodshot eyes, had been thrown out by the airbag upon impact. Her chest was pierced by shards of glass, but she was still alive, if just barely.Watching the vehicle quickly become engulfed in flames, she laughed hysterically.“Bitch, die!”Back at her office, Penny felt a persistent unease.She wondered if it was due to the overload of documents and endless meetings, which were making her head spin.At nine in the evening, she received a call from the hospital asking her to come and identify a body.At first, Penny thought they had the wrong person, but then they started reading out the identity card details and name.“Your father was involved in a car accident at seven in the evening. All three people in the car died on the spot.”Zane?Why w