Lucas stood not far away. He understood Caleb’s thoughts well, so he did not say a word at this moment, merely acting as a backdrop.Caleb leisurely finished a piece of biscuit, then Penny then instructed Lucas.“Is there coffee?”“Yes, I’ll go make it.”She nodded and casually threw the biscuit wrapper into a nearby trash can.Caleb felt entirely at ease. The more he looked at her, the more pleasing she appeared.A few minutes later, Caleb pulled her over and kissed her lips.“Penny, you’re quite suitable to be a secretary…”Just as soon as he said this, the sound of a cup hitting the floor came from the doorway.Penny hastily pushed Caleb away. She saw Lucas standing at the door, hands stained with coffee. The cup shattered on the floor, apparently due to him being startled by the scene just now.He quickly bent down to pick up the shards, hurriedly apologized, and quickly went to get a new cup.Penny frowned, even somewhat suspecting if Caleb was doing this on purpose.Y
Caleb was still mad over Penny’s departure. He was so angry that he felt a pain blooming in his chest. However, he was good at hiding his emotions. The look on his face did not change as he continued working. He planned to deal with her after night had fallen.By the time he made it to the end of the workday, though, he received a call from the Fergerson Estate.Yvette sounded like she had aged several years. "Caleb, I was in the wrong during our previous conversation. I’ve got everything figured out now.”Caleb did not believe that. Yvette had never cared about anyone else other than Caspian. After his accident, she was so angry that she moved out and refused to return home for six years.There was no way someone so blatantly biased could wrap their head around this. However, Yvette’s next sentence caught his attention. "I have some of your brother’s stuff with me. Why don’t you come look at them and share a meal with me while you’re at it?”Caleb had never received any
Penny sprang to her feet when she heard that. “What did you say?” Jessie sniggered before heaving a sigh. “I’ve been holding myself back because I thought you’d be quick to say yes to my offer. However, you were wasting so much of my time that I had no choice but to do what I did.” Penny’s chest heaved, and the look of hatred in her eyes became even more pronounced. She thought about how carefully she had held the urn in her arms during her father’s funeral… “Your father’s ashes are with me, Ms. Sullivan. I’ve got connections working in the funeral parlor, and I had them give you a couple of stray dogs’ ashes. There was just enough to fill up your urn. I didn't expect things to progress to how they are now.” Jessie said nonchalantly, “Are you ready to talk to me now?” Penny regained her composure. She could not fall for the woman’s tricks. “Where would you like to have this conversation, Ms. Thornton?” Jessie sent her an address. “Right here. We have no idea if Tabi
Caleb got to his feet and headed out of the house.However, the room began spinning when he got up. A frown appeared on his face as he stared at the plates of food on the table. His mother and grandmother had drugged the birthday feast they prepared for him. A sharp pain pierced through his heart as he reached a hand up to massage the space between his eyebrows. “I don’t like her, and I don’t want to marry her. Caspian might still be alive, so…” Yvette interrupted him before he could complete his sentence. “Don’t lie to me. Your grandfather told me the other day there’s no way Caspian is still alive no matter how much I wish he was and that he wouldn't return to us. Caleb, let Charlotte help you through the pain you’re feeling.” Caleb felt a nauseating dizziness wash over him. Through the dizziness, he saw Charlotte making her way to him. He grabbed her arm and shoved her aside. “Fuck off!” Charlotte fell to the ground, and the fall hurt so badly that she nearly bega
“Shut up!” Shawn’s aura took the air of a majestic leader. Aurelia was so frightened she shrank into herself, and tears continued flowing down her face. A solemn air hung over the corridor. Shawn’s loathing of Aurelia had reached new heights, and she seemed to merely be crying crocodile tears when he heard her sobs. He was so angry that his hands were shaking. “I didn’t do it on purpose, Shawn…” Aurelia continued apologizing to him. She knew she was in the wrong this time. She did not want to divorce Shawn because she loved him. He was the man she loved most in the entire world.However, Shawn merely closed his eyes before saying in disgust, “Go cry somewhere else if that’s what you’re going to do. Don’t stay here and disgust everyone else!”Aurelia’s face immediately paled. The lights in the operating room shone as a nurse hurried past. It was a solemn scene. Francis could not help thumping his cane against the floor. “Preposterous! Simply preposterous!”He had ne
A grim look appeared in Francis’ eyes as he glanced at Jade, who was sitting nearby.“Jadey, go home and tell everyone that Caleb is on bed rest and will not be meeting anyone.” Jade nodded. She was a naive woman and did not realize that was her grandfather’s way of making her leave. Aurelia had long since been escorted from the scene as well. Only Francis, Shawn, and Penny remained. Francis massaged the space between his eyebrows. “What sort of side effects are we talking about?” Quentin shook his head. “That’s something we can only determine when Caleb wakes up.”Caleb had been wheeled into a ward. His face was deathly pale because of how much blood he had lost.Penny sat beside his bed, suddenly unsure of what she should do. “Penny.” Francis leaned heavily on his cane as he walked over. He seemed to want to say something but merely heaved a sigh in the end. The day turned into evening, and they all remained by Caleb’s bed without eating anything. Everyone was waitin
Caleb ate his meal in silence. When he went to the restroom, he pushed away Penny's outstretched hand without hesitation. She even mentioned Charlotte in his presence, but he showed no reaction. He had seemingly forgotten about Charlotte, which gave Penny some comfort.Half a month later, Caleb was ready to be discharged from the hospital. Penny completed the discharge procedures for him. Caleb was already dressed when she returned to the ward.Over the past half a month, Caleb's complexion had improved significantly. At the moment, he was tidying his cufflinks. Penny noticed that he was staring at the agarwood bracelet on his wrist, lost in thought. He could not remember who had given him the bracelet.Penny did not say anything either. She watched him take off the bracelet and ask her, "When did I put this on?""Mr. Fergerson, it's a birthday gift you received over half a month ago."Caleb raised an eyebrow. He picked up the agarwood beads, rolling them between his finge
Penny ran into Sebastian after she left Caleb’s room."Miss Penny, where are you heading?" Sebastian had grown accustomed to seeing Penny around the hotel.Forcing a smile, Penny said, "I've been fired."Sebastian was speechless."Mr. Quinn, the doctors say he can't handle any stress right now. Please gradually brief him on work-related matters and avoid mentioning things he can't recall for now."Nodding, Sebastian tried to offer some comfort. "Mr. Fergerson’s head is only temporarily injured."Penny knew that too, but she could not hide the sadness welling up inside her. It was mingled with a sense of injustice."I'll be on my way."Sebastian could only nod.…Penny returned to Dawn Haven Villa and sat on the couch, lost in thought. Her hand was still slightly red from his slap.Her skin was delicate, and even a light tap could leave a mark.In the past two weeks, Sir Fergerson had made sure that Charlotte was locked up in prison and no amount of pleading or connections