In a short while, Finn and a few others arrived. When they entered, Finn said, "Quentin has several surgeries to attend to tonight and might not be here until late. He told us to get started with some drinks."It was still early afternoon. The private chef was busy in the kitchen, preparing for the meal that would be served later.Caleb sat in the middle chair. In the past, he always preferred a quiet corner when he attended gatherings to avoid conversations with people.This time, he was seated in the center, and he occasionally glanced at the door.Inside the house, Winston was still shouting orders to the servants to help with decorations. Balloons were gradually being hung, but the 'Happy Birthday' sign had not yet been put up.At that moment, the doorbell rang.A servant went to answer it, and Penny walked in.Penny was surprised to see the people inside and Winston holding balloons. However, she did not ask any questions and instead made her way toward Caleb.Caleb remain
Penny froze as she thought to herself, 'What gift?'"Penny, it's my birthday today, and you came here asking me for help without bringing a gift?" Penny responded, "Mr. Fergerson, I'm sorry. I'll prepare something right away."Caleb narrowed his eyes, his expression darkening.Worried that he might get angry, Penny leaned in and planted a soft kiss on his lips.His boiling anger instantly subsided, and her voice softened."I'll go prepare your gift now. I promise you'll be pleased with it."Caleb fell silent.Penny hastened to reassure him, saying, "It'll only take a few hours. I assume you won't be having dinner until later?"Caleb's anger dissipated completely. He released his grip on her, though his tone remained gruff."I'd like to see what you can come up with."As the two of them descended the stairs together, Winston could not believe how quickly Caleb's mood had shifted. Winston thought to himself, ‘Caleb was raving mad just moments ago, but the vibe turned harmon
However, Penny reacted quickly and pushed her away. She even hit Charlotte on the head with her bag.Charlotte was momentarily stunned. When she came to her senses, she lunged at Penny and attempted to strangle her.Penny could not understand what had gotten into Charlotte. Thankfully, mall security guards arrived at that moment.While Penny managed to keep her composure, Charlotte's hair was disheveled as she glared at her.On the second floor of the mall, a man with eyes that exuded an air of allure stood on a vast balcony. His fingertips rested on the railings on either side while he propped his chin up with one hand. "Do women from Imperial City all have such fiery tempers?"As he spoke, his seductive gaze resembled the brightest star in the world. However, upon closer inspection, there was no hint of emotion.Another man standing next to him, equally composed and aloof, cautioned him, "My flight is departing soon. Don't create any trouble here.""Brother, when have I
At that time, only Mr. Strauss knew the truth, so Sean’s visit to Imperial City was definitely not to look for his sister. This task had already been delegated to Quentin.Due to his status as a gold-medal screenwriter, Winston was somewhat friendly with Sean. They both shared a common interest—a fondness for beautiful women.So, Sean called him to ask if he wanted to have a drink that night.Winston glanced at Caleb and warmly invited Sean to join them at the villa.At that moment, Penny was also driving toward the villa. However, as she turned a corner, her car was rear-ended by another vehicle. It was a gorgeous sports car with a color that clearly bespoke custom work.She furrowed her brows and stepped out of her car.Sean also got out, only to realize that this was the woman who was involved in that fight at the mall just now.Penny walked to the rear of her vehicle, seeing that it had been dented from the collision.She then checked the time, worried about being late and
When his sister was mentioned, Sean felt a bit of a headache.“My parents spoil her, and my big brother listens to her every word. If she wants the moon from the sky, the Strausses would find a way to pluck it down for her. "She used to like jewelry design, but recently, she became fascinated with the traditional paintings of Hawkins Nation. She insisted that I come here to find a master of traditional painting for her.”“A master of traditional painting? Isn’t that Robert Zaki? His paintings are famous.”Sean smiled. “Yes, she wants Robert Zaki. But this man has a strange temperament and doesn’t give face to just anyone.”The others instinctively looked toward Penny.By now, almost everyone knew that Penny was Robert’s close disciple.However, Penny remained unmoved. She quietly looked at the wine bottle on the coffee table.Charlotte, seeing her pretentious demeanor, became angry and deliberately provoked her.“Penny is Robert Zaki’s disciple. If you want to meet Master Zak
Penny was somewhat surprised, and after recovering, she spoke.“Are you serious?”“Penny, I don’t want to think about you still having to go back and be with that worthless man while I’m kissing you.”Penny did not speak. Then, Caleb suddenly grabbed her wrist, pecking kisses onto her fingertips.Her fingertips curled slightly. She felt the atmosphere inside the car thinning instantly.“I agree.”She lowered her eyelashes, and the next second, Caleb pulled her over. He had her straddle his waist.The hand adorned with the agarwood bracelet moved upward as he continuously kissed her.Penny was startled. Fearing being seen by others, she placed a hand on the glass and pushed Caleb away.“You only asked me to divorce him. I didn’t agree to do this with you!”Caleb stopped, laying her clothes back down.The scent of agarwood spread between them. He chuckled lightly. “If I don’t invest the 300 million in Honeywell, what do you think people in the circle will say about me?”They
The day to sign the agreement with the Shaws was approaching rapidly.Everyone from the Shaws was eagerly waiting, anticipating Caleb’s response.Charlotte was even more anxious, as the birthday gift she had sent to Caleb was returned. This time, Caleb’s attitude seemed rather resolute. It was as if he genuinely wanted to distance himself from her.Realizing this, she felt a burning sensation in her throat.Nonetheless, it was okay as long as Fergerson Corporations invested in Honeywell. Honeywell would be able to weather the crisis.At that moment, Caleb was also waiting for Penny to send him a message.An hour later, Penny sent over a photo that showed a divorce certificate.Upon seeing those two words, a smile immediately bloomed on Caleb’s face.It was faint.He immediately called Penny.“Are you truly divorced?”Penny was at The Rosarium, organizing things. Before, to fake a male presence in the home, she had placed some men’s items around. Now that they were no longer
Silence lingered in the room for a few seconds before Caleb asked, “What do you want?”His handsome, indifferent eyebrows flashed a cold glint. His delicate features were frosty. This time, he did not forcibly pull her over. He was genuinely trying to have a good conversation with her.She pushed a cup of water toward him, her demeanor sincere.“Mr. Fergerson, please propose another condition.”“Be my assistant. Fergerson Corporation has recently been developing its film and television business. I heard from Winston that you're also developing in this direction?”Penny said nothing. Her previous investment in Winston’s film was no secret.Caleb picked up the water she had pushed toward him, twirling the cup between his fingers. The agarwood bracelet on his wrist looked particularly attractive.“You don’t need to submit employment information. From now on, you’ll follow me to Fergerson Corporation, and I’ll pay your salary separately. Using Fergerson Corporation as a backing to g