”Boo-hoo…”Jade had been crying. At this moment, seeing the man lying in a pool of blood, she fainted outright.Penny stood not far away, not daring to approach.It was because from the look in Jade’s eyes, she detected intense hatred.She opened her mouth, but at this moment, she could not utter a single word.She quickly took off her own coat and handed it to Caleb.She had intended to explain a few words, but Caleb wrapped Jade in the coat and walked out without saying anything.Penny stood in place, suddenly feeling that this incident would become a thorn in the hearts of the Fergersons. Moreover, the distance between her and Caleb at this moment was like a vast abyss.The smell in this room was truly unbearable. The man had obviously tortured Jade and for at least 40 minutes.The other kidnappers on the floor had been cleaned up, but this kidnapper had been in this room all along. That was why he had not been discovered until much later.Penny followed Caleb with heavy s
Faced with his words, Penny couldn't refute.She leaned against the wall, feeling completely drained. Yet she still had to go to the place where Maeve had hidden something, to dig out the jellyfish emblem.These people were desperately searching for it, indicating that the object was very important.Moreover, she guessed that calm days would be hard to come by from now on.After all, they had already come knocking at her door.She opened her mouth, and in the end, she only managed to say, “I’m tired. I’m going to rest first.”With that, she turned to leave.Caleb quietly followed behind her. Seeing her about to take a taxi, he pulled her into his own car.Penny was pulled directly into his arms. He held her tightly, not allowing her to wander off.“Penny, what are you angry about now?”With Caleb’s tactless thinking, he could not understand such delicate emotions. He had no idea of Penny’s grievances at that moment.Penny simply closed her eyes.Caleb kissed her lips lightl
The only thing Penny could do was nod. She was too hungry now, and her stomach was aching. She had to eat something, especially since she had expended so much energy today.Caleb was a bit worried about her. He instructed the staff to serve dinner before he reluctantly left.When he arrived at the hospital, there were already several Fergerson family members gathered there.Everyone knew what had happened to Jade, and at this moment, they were all silent.If this incident were to spread, it would greatly affect Jade's reputation.Amber sighed. “How could Jade suddenly think of going to that place?”Caleb shook his head. “The kidnappers are all dead. From now on, no one will know about this. I'll get her a psychologist.”That was the only thing they could do for now.Not long after, Jade’s parents arrived. They were Caleb’s second uncle and aunt.Both had indifferent expressions on their faces.Caleb had always known that his second uncle was much more difficult to deal with t
Caleb was driving when he arrived at a red light. He could not resist pulling out the note from the scene earlier that day.The note bore Penny’s handwriting.He tried to recall where he had seen the exact same handwriting before.However, since he had not paid much attention to his ex-wife, he still could not recall by the time the traffic light turned green.He carefully folded the note and returned to Kensington Gardens.He had not eaten much all day, so after a simple meal on the first floor, he asked the staff.“Where is she?”“She went upstairs to sleep. Ms. Penny seemed very tired.”Caleb went upstairs immediately. Upon pushing open the bedroom door, he indeed saw a small figure curled up on the bed.He freshened up in the bathroom and came out in his pajamas. He naturally pinned her beneath him.Penny was woken up by his tossing. Too tired to even open her eyes, she pounded on his shoulder in annoyance.Caleb had also been chasing that car all night. However, after a
On the other hand, Caleb returned to Kensington Gardens. Seeing that Penny was not around, he called her.At this moment, Penny had just arrived at the door of the private room. It was far from the dance floor and in a relatively quiet area.“Mr. Fergerson.”“Where have you gone?”She intended to say she was at the bar, but she was worried that Caleb would come over if she did. Thus, she came up with an excuse.“I’m working overtime.”“You should get more rest.”They were both exhausted these past few days. Now, she was working overtime again. Could her body handle it?“Thank you for your concern, Mr. Fergerson.”Hearing her polite tone, Caleb felt somewhat uncomfortable. It was as if they had not shared an intimate moment last night.His gaze deepened as he reluctantly hung up the phone.Just as he sat down on the sofa, the doorbell of the living room rang.He thought it was Penny who had returned and hurried to open the door.However, when he opened it, he found Sir Ferg
Penny suddenly felt that the jellyfish emblem in her bag was burning hot.How could Maeve be involved with such an organization?Plus, why would Maeve remind her that it could come in handy if she needed help?Surely, she could not be planning to let Penny use those vicious men to kill someone?That was too inconsistent with Maeve’s image.Penny suddenly felt uneasy as she listened to Sean explain further.“This organization has been around for a very long time and is very mysterious. Their full name is Bloodkillers. They take people’s money and dispel disasters for them. As long as you can pay, they’d take just about anyone’s life. "20-something years ago, someone probably paid them to take the life of that wealthy family.”Penny swallowed hard, feeling a chill down her spine.“Mr. Sean, aren't you worried that one day, someone will pay them to take your life?”Sean chuckled nonchalantly.“The people of BK only care about money. If I offer more than the other party, they'l
Typical words from a heartbreaker.For a moment, Caleb felt he did not know her.He looked straight into her eyes, not wanting to miss any flicker of emotion.However, the truth was that she was too calm when she said those words.It was as if what she was saying was the whole truth.His rash action of coming here seemed somewhat ridiculous.He just watched her, his pupils dark and still but with a coolness that sent chills down his spine.That coldness had even spread to Penny, who was no longer looking at him but was silently staring at the glass in front of her.Aurelia’s insults, Amber’s displeasure, Jade’s hatred...She clearly realized that being by his side was a thorny abyss.Any woman with a clear mind would know how to choose.Besides, did Caleb even like her?She really could not tell.When they faced life and death together, she indeed felt his strong heartbeat.However, that might have been due to the suspense.She thought Caleb would be angry. Even Winston,
At the hospital, Jade was repeatedly having the same nightmare.She dreamt of the man who had crawled on top of her, sneering down at her with words that echoed like a curse.“You’re one of the Fergersons, right? I’ve seen you before. You really have delicate skin. Little girl, there’s a price to pay for running around here.”That was the real scene at the time. Jade had just run out of the storeroom when she encountered this man.She had not expected that the kidnapper would know she was one of the Fergersons.She thought she was safe among the group of hostages, but there was a kidnapper who knew her identity.Her face turned pale with fear, and at that moment, wicked thoughts sprang up in her mind.When facing life and death, everyone would turn despicable. She hoped Penny would suddenly appear, make a deal with the man, and save her from dire straits.However, the reality was that Penny was not there.The man’s gun was already aimed at her chest, ready to pull the trigger
Penny was displeased but was too shy to voice it out. Her body felt empty.“Are you happy that he’s back?” “No.” “Then, do you want me?” Penny bit her lip. He had caused sweat to break out across her body. Caleb’s phone rang. Finn was on the other end of the line. He answered the phone, and Finn’s voice rang out. “Imperial City is going to be in chaos tonight. The higher-ups are hunting for the results of Caspian's experiments, and even Uncle Shawn is getting involved in this. "He just called and told me that the higher-ups contacted him and basically forced him to agree to convince Caspian to give them the results. "Cas has also contacted the higher-ups himself and told them that unless Penny is by his side, the mental torture he was subjected to will stop him from recalling where he’s put the chip.” It was a matter of national security, and this was what Caspian was using as his bartering chip the minute he returned. There was no doubt the higher-ups would put a
Penny had made it out of the room by then. Her face was deathly pale. “Penny!” Caleb ran after her and pulled her into his arms. He pulled her behind a pillar where no one could see them. Caleb knew what was going through her mind, and he held her face in his hands. She did not look at him. Her chest heaved as she struggled to process the truth. Caleb did not know what to say and merely brushed the tip of his nose against hers. When she did not resist, he slowly moved down and kissed her. He knew why Caspian had chosen this sort of appearance. Not only would he manage to devastate Penny, but he could also announce to everyone that he was Penny’s first love. That way, he could also cause Caleb to find himself in a sticky situation. However, Caleb could not care less. As he kissed Penny, he tightened his arms around her waist. Their breaths turned ragged as they continued kissing for another ten minutes. Finally, he rested his forehead on her shoulder. His back was slig
Despite everyone staring at him, Caleb only had eyes for Penny. Penny did not know the reason behind that, and her brows were knitted together tightly as she watched Caspian make his way down from the second floor. He took the ring from the host and placed it before her solemnly. “I’m here to fulfill my promise, Penpen.” Penny wanted to smack his hand away, but he slowly bent over and smiled as he took her hand. He tried to put the ring on her finger, but his actions were stopped by someone else. He looked in the direction where the hand had come from, and his gaze met Caleb. “Long time no see, Caleb.” Caleb pulled Penny from her seat into his arms. She was left with no choice but to sit on his lap. Caleb could not care less about whatever sort of tricks Caspian would pull. If he allowed Caspian to put that finger on Penny’s finger, he would change his last name! Penny wanted to struggle out of his grasp, but the warmth of his body caused her to stop. He was still
Some people were speculating if they had gotten back together again, and some were even wondering if Caleb was blind. Why did he pass on Khloe Strauss and choose a designer who did not come from a prestigious family? No matter how well Penny ran her company, these people would still view her as a lowly designer fighting to make a name for herself in the market. She ignored everyone else’s stares and merely took a piece of tissue. She turned slightly to wipe the sweat from Caleb’s forehead. Caleb opened his eyes slightly and looked at her. The two did not say anything. Plenty of people were standing around them, but the light above their heads seemed to have enveloped them in a world of their own. Penny felt her heart rate increase as she clutched the tissue and returned her gaze to the stage. “This is a piece of emerald that Mr. Winston Hill has donated. Bidding starts at three million dollars.” Everyone’s gaze turned toward Winston. Winston smiled at everyone as he int
Ethan patted her head and then noticed Sean's gaze shifting toward them."Sean?"Sean leaned back and remained silent, merely twirling his phone between his thumb and forefinger. His lowered lashes cast a shadow.He stood up and heard Ethan say again, "Leave your phone."Sean chuckled. "Ethan, you're being too serious right now."He left his phone behind and went upstairs.Khloe continued to sway Ethan's shoulders."Ethan, I had Wind take action against Penny tonight. This time, success is mandatory. Failure is not an option."Ethan's expression turned grave instantly. "Didn't I tell you not to act on your own?""But I nearly lost my life because of her, twice."After saying this, she touched the area over her heart, her complexion turning pale in a moment."Khlo?"This time, Khloe genuinely felt discomfort in her heart, and the next second, she fainted."Khlo!"Ethan was no longer concerned about reprimanding her and immediately took her to the hospital.…Tonight, the
After returning to Dawn Haven Villa, Penny pulled up her laptop to check public opinion. There were those who vilified Zach, those who vilified her, and even more who vilified S.M. The autistic child's mother, who had published that post online, was even planning to hold a press conference today to accuse S.M. of not having contacted her yet.Penny obtained the mother's contact number and made a call, but the woman did not answer.After just testing the waters, Penny hung up. She then had people from Dawn Haven Villa follow the autistic child's parents and also had someone investigate the whereabouts of Linda and her group.After leaving Sky Lounge last night, that group of wealthy youths checked into a villa Khloe had purchased in Imperial City.The villa had helpers to attend to them, and the group of wealthy youths lived it up.Penny had a rough idea of the culture in Americana, which was much more open than here, with many policies far more lenient.Her fingertips tapped on
A lot of people had gathered around the police station. Zach had just won a grand prize and was currently a top male star with many fans.Hence, being embroiled in a scandal like this shocked the entire internet.The post written by the autistic child's parents placed Zach directly in the spotlight.The combination of the words 'child', 'abuse', and 'autism' had a huge impact.Fans were voicing their disbelief, but bystanders had already boiled over with rage online, hurling insults and curses.S.M. instantly became the target of public condemnation!When Penny arrived at the entrance of the police station, Zach's agent, Otis, was already waiting there. The grown man was crying so hard his eyes were red."Ms. Sullivan!"He immediately stood up from the ground when he saw Penny."I'm sorry, Ms. Sullivan."Penny did not look at him and headed straight into the police station.Zach was sitting on a bench with a police officer still questioning him.Penny had a strong presence.
Penny stood still for a while, feeling unsettled as she got back into the car.Firstly, it was due to her situation with Caleb. Secondly, it was because of Ethan's words. Was something about to happen?She looked up, intending to speak with Winona. However, she suddenly heard Winona's soft sobs. She was lying on the steering wheel, so engrossed in her emotions that she did not notice Penny getting into the car."Winona?" Penny called out.Awakened from her daze, Winona quickly sat up straight. "Ms. Sullivan.""Did your ex-boyfriend come looking for you again? Haven't you already paid him back? Won't his family let you be?""That’s not it.""Is it because he and that woman are getting married? Did they send you a wedding invitation, which made you feel upset?""No."Then what was it?Penny knew that the family situations of the people close to her were quite simple. Winona came from a single-parent family, and her mother did not care much for her.Raven's parents had passed a
Ethan's gaze fell on Penny, and his brows furrowed. His good upbringing prevented him from making any sarcastic remarks at this moment.After all, Penny was alone on her side. On the contrary, they had strength in numbers. Khloe was just discharged from the hospital today and was planning to welcome friends who had come all the way from Americana to see her.Seeing Penny alone, she felt a surge of satisfaction.Given her status as Ms. Strauss, she had many friends in Americana and would never be as isolated as Penny.She had specifically called Linda over, knowing Linda's temper was explosive. Just a little sob story from her and Linda could spew out some really nasty words.Linda spoke up again at this moment."Slut, we'll get you killed sooner or later!"She touched her face as she glared fiercely at Penny as if she wanted to devour her alive.Khloe quickly intervened, saying, "Linda, let's go. We should head inside."Ethan, Sean, let's go."Sean stood by, sighing slightl