Finn paused what he was doing as he realized that Caleb still seemed to care deeply about Penny."She wanted to ruin Selina's face tonight. If I don't take action, my mom will.""Then you shouldn't get involved."Caleb's tone was nonchalant as he said, "Laying a hand on her means laying a hand on me."Finn's expression immediately changed when he heard that.He thought to himself, ‘Why does it feel like Caleb cares even more about Penny than before he lost his memory?’"Caleb, are you serious?"Caleb swallowed a painkiller, and his gaze turned cold. "Finn, I can't be any more serious. You can't touch her, at least not now."Finn hung up and called Minnie to tell her that he did not want to be involved with this matter.Minnie was furious, especially with Selina crying in the background.Selina hid herself under the covers, trembling. She would scream at the slightest touch."Selina, calm down."Selina shuddered even harder."Don't kill me! Don't disfigure my face!"Minn
Penny shook her head and quietly sat in the car.As the car started, she asked, "Winona, is your boyfriend's name Tommy?"Winona was a bit surprised as she had not mentioned her boyfriend's name to Penny."Yes, that's right.""And you've been together for seven years?"Winona's face lit up, and she wore a sweet smile as she said, "Yes, I took time off recently to get engaged. We even bought a house without telling our parents. His family has a property, and his mother wanted us to live together with them, but I didn't want to. "I told Tommy that we should buy a new place together, even if it was small. It just had to be enough for us. We each contributed 300,000 as a down payment for a 120-square-meter house."She and Tommy had put almost all the money they earned into the down payment. Winona even borrowed 100,000 from a friend. The total price of the house was one million, so they took out a 400,000-dollar loan with a monthly mortgage of 2,000.Winona was enthusiastic to s
"They’re the ones coming after me." Penny's tone was flat as she said that. She lowered her gaze, opting not to speak any further.Caleb looked at her and held her gently. "You have feelings for someone, yet you came to me. Aren't you worried that he’ll feel betrayed?""He's no longer around.""Did he cheat on you?""He passed away."Caleb's breath caught for a moment before he held her even closer. His lips curved into a smile as he thought to himself, ‘It turns out the person she likes is dead. That’s wonderful!’Penny’s rationality gradually returned as she went through the exchange of questions and answers. Chuck's words and Minnie’s phone call had clearly struck a nerve. It prompted her to consider the path offered by Caleb.These people all saw her as an easy target. Penny found it a struggle to balance work and dealing with them at the same time.As Chuck pointed out, some people were indeed born different from others. Penny knew her place in the pecking order.If
Penny's lips met his for a brief moment and it did not take long for Caleb to seize control. He was as dominant as ever.He carried her to the open window where they could see the snowflakes falling outside. They had both undressed.The chill ran through their bodies, yet the room was filled with intense heat. In the juxtaposition of ice and fire, Caleb held her tightly."Penny, I assume we have a deal?"Just as Penny was about to say something, he suddenly accelerated, and their interaction became a whirlwind of passion. All she could do was hold on to him with everything she had.The intense thrill conquered her entirely.Caleb seemed relentless. It was already well into midnight by the time he finished and placed her onto the bed. He thought that she was sound asleep, so he wandered over to the balcony to make a call.Penny opened her eyes, feeling as though her entire body had soaked in a warm spring. It was aching yet pleasant. She sat up and heard his voice coming fr
Penny got dressed, and Caleb's gaze swept across every inch of her figure. He could not believe how good she looked and thought that it was as if she had been tailored to his taste.Penny was ready to leave. Glancing at him, she called out, "Mr. Fergerson."Her voice was a bit husky, and she softened it further since she needed a favor from him.Caleb knew how she behaved in front of others, with her icy demeanor. That was why he was immensely satisfied with this private side of Penny that he got to see.Thinking about her icy demeanor in front of others, a huge sense of satisfaction filled his heart."Hmm?""What about my problem with the Sanders and Sol Real Estate?"After a night of intimacy, she was ready to start making demands. Giving in without getting something in return was not her style."I'll give Chuck a call, but dealing with the Sanders won't be as easy."Caleb knew that she would not come back to him if he could resolve it that easily. He had her all figured
Penny detested the arrogance in Minnie's tone. All of the rich and famous seemed to be cut from the same cloth. Chuck was sly, but Minnie was impatient."Mrs. Sanders, or else what?" Minnie's mood darkened. She might have assumed Penny came from a prestigious background if Finn had not already informed her that she was just an interior designer. Minnie could not believe that Penny could stay so composed in her presence, considering she was a prominent figure among the Sanders."Penny, if you continue to be uncooperative, I'll make sure you understand the consequences."With that warning, Minnie hung up the phone without hesitation.Minnie stared coldly at her phone, and Selina inquired, "Mom, is the matter resolved?"Selina's face still bore traces of lingering shock. She had not fully recovered from the overwhelming intensity of when she thought she was about to be blinded."Selina, don't worry. I'll find an opportunity to deal with her." Selina clenched her fists tightl
Selina stayed nearby but could not summon the courage to approach Penny. Someone gently patted her on the shoulder, startling her. She let out a loud scream, which drew everyone's attention.Feeling deeply humiliated, she looked toward who had tapped her. It was Sherry Pattinson.Sherry was accompanied by a young man who was slightly handsome but not exceptionally striking."Sher, you scared me." "Why are you hiding here?" Sherry's gaze shifted to a spot not far away, and she froze in her tracks when she spotted Penny. She instinctively looked toward the man by her side.The man was Tommy Chesterfield.Sherry breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Tommy was not paying any attention to Penny.Meanwhile, Minnie continued to make sarcastic remarks toward Penny. "I remember now. Haven’t I met you before?"Penny tensed up as she did find Minnie somewhat familiar, but she could not recall where she had seen her before.That was until Minnie spoke up."I first saw you a
She was a bit surprised. Just as she reached out to take the handkerchief, Caleb swiftly pulled her behind him, eyeing the man.Wearing a mask on such an occasion, who knew what he might be up to?Both men had a strong presence. In front of so many people, they stood there confronting each other. This left Minnie at the side, seemingly ignored.Penny’s hand was tightly gripped by Caleb. His sharp gaze was fixed on the masked face.However, the man behind the mask was simply observing Penny, giving her a once-over.Penny felt a subtle sense of familiarity exuding from him. But as she tried to delve deeper into that feeling, the man merely nodded slightly before leaving.Caleb felt as if someone had set his heart on fire. He lowered his voice and asked her directly.“Who’s this now?!” It was as if he had been cuckolded.Penny shook her head. “I don’t know him.”She truly did not recognize him. She thought he was just a bystander kindly offering her a handkerchief.“You don’t