Sir Fergerson stood at the door with a crowd of onlookers behind him.Penny was among them, unable to leave due to the blocked exit.The four men questioned by Sir Fergerson all fell silent. Caleb subconsciously glanced in Penny’s direction, and Finn followed suit.Sir Fergerson, a keen-minded man, quickly caught their gaze and then looked toward Penny.However, there was only a female waitress in that direction.His brows were furrowed, and he could not help but ask, “Are you fighting over a waitress?”Caleb remained silent, and so did Finn.The four men stood in a row in front of Sir Fergerson, looking like children who had done something wrong.Sir Fergerson, having held his position for many years and been involved in many significant events, commanded respect from everyone present.Caleb was not injured today, but Sean's and Jeremy’s faces were swollen. The corner of Finn’s eye was also swollen.None of the four spoke, so Francis yelled out.“The Sanders’ brat, tell me.
Seeing that the two men he had pointed out earlier did not dare to move, he pointed to another two in the crowd.“You two go over and separate Caleb and her. I want to see who this person is!”As soon as he finished speaking, Sean quickly stood behind Penny. Her face was buried in Caleb’s embrace. She was completely overwhelmed at the moment.Her mind was blank, and she did not know how to react.The people present were somewhat speechless as they watched the two men who had just fought over a woman now protect her in unison.It was simply unbelievable.Francis grew impatient, and his curiosity was piqued.“Hurry up and do it!”The four men, not daring to delay any longer, started pulling at Sean and Caleb.In the midst of the struggle, Penny’s reason finally returned. She finally realized what was happening.She looked up from Caleb’s embrace, intending to turn around slowly.However, Caleb firmly held her waist. “If you show your face now, it’ll be troublesome.”Grandpa w
Caleb slowly put on his suit jacket, as if donning a layer of armor to protect himself. His dark eyes shimmered, and there was a half-smile on his face as his fingers methodically fastened the buttons of his suit.Once the suit was on, he called out, “Penny?”His voice was like an enchantment.Penny stiffened, not daring to look up at him.Caleb then glanced at Jeremy, who showed no surprise on his face.He looked at Sean next, who seemed to have known all along.It was only him who was unaware.Well, this was just great.Anger boiled in his chest, threatening to overwhelm his reason. However, he quickly suppressed it. He stood calmly and rationally to one side, replaying all the events that had occurred since he met her.He had just returned to the country when he unknowingly slept with his wife in name.This woman chose not to reveal her identity, playing him for a fool.It turned out that he did not have an affair with someone else’s wife but with his own.Oh, no, it sho
In the private room where Penny was, most of the Fergerson family members were also there.At first, Amber did not realize that the designer Penny was actually Penny Sullivan. She was still dazed until she got back to the private room. She finally understood.She wore an indescribable expression on her face. She was unsure of what to say and decided to remain silent.After sitting down obediently, Penny looked toward Sir Fergerson.“Grandpa Fergerson, did you call me here today for some other matter?”However, just as she finished speaking, she noticed the door of the private room being pushed open. Someone came in and sat beside her. It was Caleb.Caleb was enveloped in coldness. Although he had not said a word, the pressure he exerted made her panic.Just as Sir Fergerson was about to inquire about Jade, Caleb spoke up indifferently.“Jadey’s matter has nothing to do with Penny. Grandpa, let’s leave it at that for tonight. I have something to discuss with Penny.”Penny tense
Penny’s temperament sometimes infuriated people to the extreme, and at that moment, her silence thoroughly enraged Caleb.He threw away the cigarette butt in his hand and immediately grasped her chin.Without hesitation, he kissed her forcefully. He held her neck with his other hand to prevent her from struggling.Penny felt like she was about to suffocate, so she bit down on his tongue.Both tasted blood in their mouths. However, Caleb, seemingly impervious to pain, pressed her even closer to himself.Realizing that Penny was nearly out of breath, he suddenly let her go.A cold glint flashed in his eyes. However, as he stared at her, there was a hint of tenderness deep within.It was just well hidden.“Mr. Fergerson, I never said I wasn’t Penny Sullivan. It was you who never showed any curiosity about my identity. You had countless opportunities to investigate, but you didn’t—indicating your lack of interest in me and my family. So when you said you liked me, I found it laugha
Moreover, she had admitted this herself.He pulled open the car door and pushed her inside.When Penny tried to get out, he locked the doors.“Caleb! I want to get out!”Her face turned red with anger.However, Caleb just held her tightly in his arms.“In the three years I was not in the country, who did you sleep with?”“That’s none of your business!”As soon as she finished speaking, he began unbuttoning her shirt.Penny was infuriated, and she turned to slap him.Even after being slapped, he continued unbuttoning her shirt.Penny was frantic and slapped him several more times.Her palm started to hurt, and she stopped in astonishment.Did this man not feel pain?“What are you trying to do?”Caleb’s hands finally slowed, and his eyes reddened.“Penny, what am I to you, and what do you take me for? I wronged you, but have you ever been fair to me? If you had any real feelings for me, you wouldn’t have divorced me, but you still went through with the divorce.”Penny to
“I will make it up to you.”His eyelashes trembled as he opened the car door beside him.“Get a good night’s sleep tonight, and remember to consult with me if you encounter any unsolvable problems in the future.”Penny was somewhat puzzled as she had thought that Caleb would be furious with her tonight.Skeptically, she got out of the car. However, she soon felt a pair of hands wrap around her waist, followed by a head resting on her shoulder. His tone carried a subtle plea.“Stay away from those men. I’ll make it up to you.”“I have nothing to do with them.”Caleb’s forehead was resting on her shoulder. He finally showed some vulnerability.“Even if you do, it doesn’t matter. Don’t be with them anymore. You have me now, don’t you?”Penny opened her mouth to deny it, but his husky voice left her feeling breathless.It was as if her throat was being choked.It took a while before Caleb let her go.“Are you going back to Dawn Haven? I’ll take you there.”He finally remembere
Although the facts were indeed as such, Aurelia did not want to sour her relationship with him.She had only one son now, and if things got too ugly, Shawn would like her even less.“What do you mean? Do you think I dragged her to get an abortion? At that time, you two weren’t divorced yet. You said it yourself that the child wasn’t yours and that you had never touched her. "Of course, I believed you. Should I have allowed a bastard child to be born? Besides, didn’t Penny call you? You admitted it in front of her.”Past details were unraveled, and Caleb realized how many absurd things he had done.The bitterness in his heart was magnified, and he even felt an uncontrollable urge to kick over the coffee table in front of him.Aurelia’s words left him with no rebuttal.“Fine, I’ve wronged her in this matter. But how did her hairpin end up at the Fergerson Estate? You knew she was Penny, my Penny… The person I love… Yet you still tried to erase all traces of her, right?”“Caleb,