Penny slept until noon. When she woke up, her head was aching and her phone was vibrating non-stop. She quickly answered the call.It was her Aunt Sue calling, her tone anxious as she said, "Penny, I called you a few times but didn't answer. Did something happen to you? I was planning to ask your uncle to go and look for you."Penny glanced at the missed calls and saw that there were five calls from her aunt. ‘No wonder she’s worried sick.’"I'm fine. I went to bed a little too late last night, so I was too tired and didn't hear your calls."Sue breathed a sigh of relief. "Are you going to visit your mother’s grave today?""Mm, I'll go get washed up first. I'll come over once I get some flowers.""Your uncle has already bought flowers. I'll ask him to wait outside Union Square. You can go look for him after you wash up and ask him to take you there."Penny hung up the phone, got herself ready in less than five minutes, and went out to meet Leo.Leo handed her the things he boug
Caleb frowned when he heard her voice. He looked up from a pile of documents, and sure enough, he saw Penny standing outside the car, smiling.The scenery of Union County was beautiful. At that moment, the upper half of her face was revealed, and her eyes seemed to reflect the magnificent sunshine outside.He could not help but tighten his grip on the documents.‘How do I bump into her wherever I go?’Penny did not notice that he was acting abnormally. She knocked on the window again and asked, "Mr. Fergerson, would that be all right?"Caleb lowered his eyes and said calmly, "Get in, then."Penny opened the door and got into the car.The sun outside was scorching as it was noon. The moment the door opened, there was a rush of heat as well as a faint fragrance from her body.Leo, who was standing behind, saw Penny getting into the car and breathed with relief. He then got into the car behind.After driving less than three kilometers, they saw the BMW ahead.It was Leo’s car.
Jenni frowned. That was all she could do now.Lewis, who was driving, could not stand idly by anymore. He could not help but persuade Leo, "Leo, your legs aren’t what they used to be. It’ll take more than two hours to get home. Doesn't Jenni's friend have a motorcycle? Jenni can get home on the motorcycle."As soon as he finished his sentence, Jenni started whining."The sun is red hot, and my skin can’t take it. I don't want to ride on the motorcycle, and my friend doesn't want to share his bike with an old man, so he’s heading off now. Dad has always been in good health, so he can walk. Lewis, please drive."Lewis was so angry, but he could not say anything when he saw that Leo had already gotten out.Leo got out of the car and felt dizzy from the scorching sun outside. He was too embarrassed to call someone to pick him up, so he planned to walk back.Back at Union Square, Penny got out of the car and waited for a while. Soon, she saw that the other car had also arrived.The i
Jenni's voice was loud without any intention of showing restraint.Caleb’s footsteps paused briefly, and his eyes showed an indiscernible emotion with a hint of mockery.He remembered Penny mentioning her excellent relationship with her husband before.It turned out that her marriage was not a happy one.However, if she was in an unhappy marriage, she could choose to end it. The fact that she had not even considered divorce said something.Did she still love that man very much?Penny felt annoyed by the unreasonable Jenni in front of her and immediately dialed Leo’s number on her phone.However, there was no answer on the other end, and she instantly became somewhat anxious.With the temperature outside nearing 36 degrees and Leo walking alone on the road, no one would know even if he collapsed from a heatstroke by the roadside.“Jenni, come with me to pick up Uncle Leo.”Jenni rolled her eyes and said, “I won’t go unless you give me 15 grand.”Penny thought she was hallucin
Leo was suffering from heatstroke, and Penny could not argue with a patient. Thus, she merely nodded. “I got it, Uncle Leo.”Leo smiled while feeling very sorry for her at the same time.“This time, bring back a few more strings of the sausages Aunt Sue made. She also pickled some sauerkraut. I remember you used to love it when you were studying here.”“Okay.”Penny stopped talking and drove him to the hospital.During the journey, Aunt Sue called, asking why they had not returned yet.“Uncle Leo got a heatstroke, so I'm bringing him to the hospital. We’ll probably come back a little later.”Sue immediately became anxious. “Which hospital? I’ll come over right away.”After Penny mentioned the name of the hospital and hung up the phone, another call came in.“Hello, Ms. Sullivan. The apartment you listed has been sold, but we need you to come in person to sign the contract. Do you have any free time?”The apartment was actually sold?Penny felt relieved. It was good that it w
Caleb’s heart inexplicably softened, and he averted his gaze. “Come in.”Fearing he might change his mind, Penny followed him into his room.There was an additional desk in the room, and on the desk was an open laptop and a pile of files being processed.Caleb seemed busy all the time. Even when he was on business trips, he still carried various documents with him.It was only at this moment that Penny realized that his being selected as the heir might not be solely due to his talent but also because of his hard work.Not everyone was naturally capable of handling this job and bearing this responsibility.She consciously did not approach the desk with the laptop. Instead, she found a random chair to sit on.Caleb walked to the desk, opened the files, and took a pen to continue reviewing the documents.When he was working, he appeared even more aloof, emanating an aura that was warning people to stay away.Penny watched his silhouette illuminated by the backlight. It was as if
Before she could finish her sentence, Sebastian walked in from outside and respectfully said to Caleb, “Mr. Fergerson, the Sullivans called and said they'd like to have a meal with you.”A hint of mockery flashed through Caleb’s eyes. A meal?They probably heard the news about his grandfather coming back and thought this would completely tie him down, right?He was truly fed up with this family.“Reject them.”Sebastian nodded respectfully upon hearing this, but then he asked a follow-up question.“Mr. Sullivan said that Ms. Sullivan has always been looking forward to meeting you. He even said she made a few of her signature dishes.”Penny, the protagonist, was sitting across from Caleb at this moment. Upon hearing this, she instantly tightened her grip on the spoon. She sensed her father’s desperate desire to push her out to gain Caleb’s favor.Disappointment and ridicule flashed in her eyes.It was a pity that her father’s efforts were in vain. In this way, Caleb would only
Sue felt a bit embarrassed, while Leo stood by, even more at a loss.Penny ignored Jenni and said, “Uncle Leo, Aunt Sue, I’m leaving now.”Sue and Leo hurried to accompany her, personally seeing her off to the small intersection.After giving it some thought, Penny could not help but ask.“Uncle Leo, isn’t there a big shot planning a tourism development project in Union County? If the demolition ends up here, what are your plans for the money?”The housing prices in the small counties were cheap, and one could buy a very spacious four-bedroom apartment for around 150 grand.When this was mentioned, Leo’s face showed a touch of excitement.“Your cousin still owes the loan shark over tens of thousands. I’ll pay off the loan first and then get a better house. Penny, why are you suddenly asking about this? Did you receive any news?”Leo had not forgotten that Penny rode in the same car as that big shot.“Mm, it’s just not entirely certain yet. Uncle Leo, you and Aunt Sue should pl
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