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
“Aunt Amber, it was Penny. She left me there, and that’s why I was attacked by that man…”She choked up as she said this.While she was unconscious, Amber had seen Jade’s medical report. It indicated severe tearing below, showing how much harm she had suffered in the process.“Jadey, are you talking about Caleb’s ex-wife, Penny Sullivan?”Jade nodded as she cried, unwilling to say anything more. She covered herself with the blanket.Her appearance clearly indicated she had received a great shock.Amber and Aurelia exchanged a look with a sense of solemnness in their eyes.There was still the question of why Penny was there.Aurelia immediately explained, “Penny is from Union County. She probably went shopping there while visiting her hometown. And to avoid getting hurt herself, she pushed Jadey out. She’s such a malicious woman! "Why did Dad let such a woman marry Caleb in the first place? Now that they’re divorced, she’s still flaunting the Fergersons’ name.”Hearing this,
Penny finally realized that tonight was not about Sir Fergerson seeking her out to accuse her of anything. It was Aurelia wanting to pin the blame on her.Aurelia continued to speak.“Three years ago, when she married my son, he was so disgusted with her that he didn’t come back from abroad for three years.”As this topic was breached, the other women at the event began to whisper amongst themselves.“Indeed, it was a big deal when Mr. Fergerson went abroad.”“And there wasn’t even a wedding ceremony. It was said she went to get the marriage certificate on her own.”“Being neglected for three years, anyone would find it embarrassing, right?”Seeing that her words sparked discussion, Aurelia smirked coldly. “After Caleb returned to the country, my former daughter-in-law was undeterred and chased after him everywhere, completely lacking self-respect. "She somehow managed to get pregnant by some means, but even then, she couldn’t keep the child. I thought she would give up, but s
In Aurelia’s opinion, everything Penny did was to seduce Caleb—including breathing. That bitch was also Maeve Easton’s daughter, so everything was her fault. If Penny’s reputation went down the drain or if she died or left Imperial City for good, her and Shawn’s marriage could be saved. Aurelia cared deeply about Shawn. They had grown up together, and their parents had wanted them to get married since they were children. Why should she lose to a woman who had become part of their lives out of the blue?The bodyguards took Penny away and locked her in a pitch-black room.That room was used to punish criminals, and it was so dark inside she could not even see her hand in front of her face. Penny instinctively leaned against the wall after getting thrown into the room. She heard rustling sounds. Given how dark her surroundings were, it was quite creepy. Her hand came in contact with something cold and slippery to the touch. She realized that they were snakes.“Ahh!!!”She let