"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
“She’s alright.”A hint of smugness flashed across Sherry’s face. No matter how much that wretched woman tried to flirt, if Tom did not appreciate her looks, then it was her loss!Penny’s gaze lingered on Tommy for a while. She had previously seen a photo of Tommy on Winona’s phone screensaver and recognized the man sitting next to Sherry.Having come here with Sherry, was Tommy still serious about Winona?She took out her phone, intending to take a photo. However, it rang right at that moment. It was Winona calling.Originally, Penny had asked Winona to pick her up tonight, but since Caleb had asked her to spend the evening with him, she probably would not need Winona anymore.“Ms. Sullivan?”Winona’s tone was somber. “I’m sorry, I might need to take the night off.”“What happened?”Winona’s face was pale, and her whole body was trembling. “I have menstrual cramps. I was on my way, but the pain became unbearable, so I had to pull over.”“Where are you? I’ll come look for you
Penny had been observing the two and realized that Sherry seemed to be deliberately flaunting their affection in front of her.She furrowed her brows, averted her gaze, and then looked toward Selina.At that moment, Selina was sitting alone on the sofa. When she saw Penny looking her way, her face immediately turned pale.Yet soon, she spotted Finn entering the hall.Her confidence instantly returned as she approached Finn in a few strides.“Finn, can you teach her a lesson for me?”Lifting his gaze, Finn’s attention was immediately drawn to Penny, who was sitting alone.Penny wore a strap dress that day. Though it had been splashed with wine, fortunately, the neckline was low. The wine had only been splashed on her neck, which was easily cleaned off."Finn, that shameless woman embarrassed our mother earlier.”Finn then headed toward Penny, with Selina closely following him.Having her brother by her side, Selina stood tall, regaining her haughty demeanor.In this circle, F