She did not even have the chance to ask what was going on.Meanwhile, Nani ran almost frantically, but not toward Dawn Haven Villa. She went to Kensington Gardens instead.In the rain, her white shadow dashed like lightning.Dogs understood humans and were clearer about who had a stronger aura.After running for an unknown length of time, she kept barking at the entrance of Kensington Gardens.Kensington Gardens had just replaced its gate, and the security guards were surprised upon seeing Nani on the surveillance."Isn't that Nani? How did she get outside?""It seems Ms. Sullivan took her away this morning.""So why is she back?""I don't know. Let's bring her inside first."Since Penny had rammed her car into Kensington Gardens, the staff there vaguely knew her status.After all, the only person who could wreak such havoc in Kensington Gardens and get away with it was Penny.Even Penny's dog was treated with respect.The iron gate was opened, and Nani rushed inside.She
Caleb's eyes were filled with a fierce look as he searched the surroundings. After failing to find any trace of Penny, he began walking downhill.However, Nani did not want to leave. She seemed determined not to return without finding her owner."Nani."He called out in a cold voice, "Let's go, or I won't want you anymore."Nani sat on the grass, the sky still raining. Her fur was now completely soaked. Even though she liked Caleb, she refused to move at that moment.The man and the dog stared at each other for a while. Finally, Caleb was the one to compromise.He took off his suit and wrapped it around Nani, his face stern as he walked downhill.Not only the dog's owner, but even the dog was defying him.He was annoyed and angry but also understood that Nani was just worried about Penny.Sometimes, dogs would express their loyalty in clumsy ways.After their owners died, many dogs would even sleep on their graves.They understood what death was; they just could not speak.
The people at the scene were in a dilemma, not daring to leave Caleb alone there.However, Caleb simply raised his hand and glanced at his wristwatch."Come back when the seismic team tells you it's safe.""But sir..."At the moment, Caleb had already started walking along the path.The others reluctantly took hold of Nani. One by one, they grabbed the ropes dropped from the helicopters.…When Penny woke up, all she could hear was the sound of water dripping around her.It was especially clear amidst the silence.She tried to move forward, but the cave was so dark, even slightly lacking in oxygen.She coughed twice and realized that the echo inside was quite pronounced.Where was this?She could not see clearly in the darkness but knew she was in a cave, surrounded by surveillance cameras. She groped her way forward but almost fell due to an injury on her foot.A mechanical voice asked, "Where is the thing Casby gave you? If you refuse to tell, I'll trap you here for life
Caleb frowned and closed the door. All the visible doors in these walls were cliff traps, prompting him to wonder if there might be other hidden doors.Penny's voice reached his ears."Caleb!"Caleb's heart softened instantly, and he walked into one of the corridors."Penpen?"After turning into it, he saw Penny's silhouette.He hurriedly quickened his pace, but in the next second, he saw a gun pointed at him, followed by a gunshot.He reacted swiftly with the bullet barely grazing his shoulder.When he looked back at where Penny had been standing earlier, she was gone.His eyes narrowed fiercely, and he chased after the fleeing figure.Penny did not know how long she had been in the pit when the lights suddenly came on. The ceiling opened, and a rope was lowered.Her eyes brightened, and she quickly wrapped the rope around her waist.Someone was pulling her up.When she reached the surface, she saw Caleb with his chest covered in blood.No one knew how he had found his w
The ground started shaking again, and rocks began to fall from above in the corridor.Penny had no choice but to muster her strength. She helped Caleb up while planning to find somewhere to take cover.However, the ground along this corridor was spotlessly empty, without a single table or chair. Even the occasional door they came across revealed a cliff when she opened it, scaring her into breaking out in a cold sweat.She became increasingly aware of how difficult it had been for Caleb to make these markers along the way.Following the markers to the outermost part, the ground shook even more violently.Then, they came upon a door with a password lock.In this mountain, one could enter but not leave.They were separated by a single door from the outside. If the password was entered incorrectly, they would be trapped forever. Unless they chose to jump off the cliff, which was also a near-certain death.Caleb could not endure any more ordeals.Penny's eyes reddened. She could f
Her heart pounded wildly at the moment, but the flood had already swept them away.The landslide from the mountaintop, coupled with heavy rain and an earthquake, was nothing short of a disaster.…When Penny regained consciousness, she heard a man's voice."Ms. Sullivan should be waking up soon.""Is there anything wrong with her head?""No, just a concussion. She might experience brief dizziness in the first few days after waking up, but it's nothing serious.""What about Caleb?""Mr. Fergerson is still in the intensive care unit for observation. If he can make it through today, he should be fine."Hearing Caleb's name, Penny immediately became anxious.Caleb was severely injured. He had wounds on his chest and head. He was even swept away in the landslide and floodwaters.Was he really okay?Her heart started to ache, and she remembered the kiss before the flood swept over them. It was light as a feather, yet heavy. It spoke volumes more than words ever could.She opened
In the next ward, there were people sitting by Caleb's bed.There were Winston, Finn, and Quentin.As for the Fergersons who came to visit, most of them had gone back after staying there for so long.Moreover, most of them were not really sincere.Over half a month had passed since Caleb's bet with Automobile Maestros. With only a little over a month left, his accident at this critical moment led everyone to believe his defeat was certain.Perhaps by the time Caleb was discharged, he would no longer be the CEO of Fergerson Corporation.Quentin had another surgery scheduled. He wore a white coat and glanced at the two men standing there."Caleb probably won't wake up for a few days. There's no use waiting here."They all knew that Caleb was just lucky to be alive.Plus, they were all aware that it was for Penny.Penny was kidnapped, and he rushed over to rescue her.Winston wanted to light a cigarette but was stopped by a look from Quentin."Smoking is prohibited in the hosp
The crutch flew about three meters away.Penny's fingertips curled slightly as she looked up at him.Finn took out a cigarette, unabashedly meeting her gaze.Penny did not feel aggrieved and just slowly stood up."Mr. Sanders, what do you mean by this?"Was it because of Caleb or because she had provoked Selina before?Finn sized her up from head to toe. She had no visible injuries. She probably just hurt her foot, and she seemed to be in good spirits now.Unlike Caleb, who had been in and out of the emergency room several times. He almost stepped through death's door."Caleb suffered such severe injuries for you. You’ve reached the door of his ward, but you didn't even go in to see him?"Penny immediately understood that he did it for Caleb."There's someone looking after him."Chelsea was crying so heartbrokenly, and she was carrying Caleb's child.Finn found it amusing. His expression suddenly darkened, and he pushed her against the wall."Penny, if it weren't for him l
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