Meanwhile, Penny had arranged to meet with a director today, intending to sign him to her company.She was supposed to have lunch with him at noon.Right as she and Winona headed to the underground parking lot and got into the car, the window was suddenly smashed by someone.Winona was about to scream for help when she was struck on the neck, making her collapse.Penny was sitting in the back, so she could not escape in time as the car windows were locked.She looked at the person in the driver's seat. It was Sam.Sam immediately drove the car out, flooring the accelerator. He was going so fast that the surrounding scenery turned into a blur.With the window already smashed, the wind in the car was strong. It was blowing Penny's hair back so fiercely that it was nearly impossible to keep her eyes open.When the car reached the highway, it sped up even more, overtaking many vehicles.Even when she spoke, the other party could not hear her clearly.She bent down to search for h
Winona stood there, unsure of what to do.After standing for several minutes, she saw that woman come out of the elevator with her lunchbox. She was walking toward her.When Khloe reached the reception desk, she asked abruptly, "Is Cally not in the office today?""Ms. Strauss, Mr. Fergerson has other engagements today."Khloe nodded and then her gaze landed on Winona. "Are you not Penny's assistant?"Having already investigated Penny's background, she knew the people around Penny.Especially since Winona was Penny's right-hand woman.Winona immediately realized that this was the rumored Strausses’ daughter, Caleb's recent romantic interest.She hurriedly tried to leave but heard Khloe say, "So now that Penny can't contact Cally, she sent you to harass us? A CEO shouldn't be so undignified. Cally doesn't want any entanglement with her, yet she's still not giving up."Winona's fingers that were hanging at her sides slowly clenched into fists. Her annoyance was growing listening
The director did not expect Caleb to initiate a conversation and felt somewhat flattered.Caleb frowned, took out his phone, and unblocked Penny before asking, "She wants to sign you to her company?""Yes, I had already discussed it with Ms. Sullivan. The contract was ready."Caleb dialed the number, but the call was not answered.Penny had been working hard lately, often staying late until midnight. Moreover, she was in a critical phase of her fight with Florence. She would not drop the ball at such a crucial moment unless something had happened.When the elevator reached the first floor, Caleb walked straight out but then advised the director, "She must have encountered some trouble or possibly been targeted by someone, hence why she's not picking up your calls. You can talk to her again later."The implication was clear—he should not take this incident to heart.The director dared not say much, knowing Caleb's influence. Even the top producers could not get much out of him.
Penny closed her eyes, contemplating how long she could hold out before revealing Raven's whereabouts.Once the sand reached her chest, it was difficult to breathe. She started feeling the pressure.Sam stood at the edge of the pit, speaking indifferently."Whenever you're ready to talk, I'll let you out."As soon as he said this, he felt a solid kick to his back.Sam nearly fell face-first into the dirt. This was something no one had dared to do to him in a long time.He turned around and met Caleb's icy, bone-chilling gaze.Caleb walked over and swung a punch."Fuck you!"Sam covered his eyes and cursed. He was so enraged his chest nearly exploded. He quickly fought back.Caleb's fists trembled. His eyes darkened, and his voice turned incredibly hoarse as he yelled."Penny! Are you alright?"As she was in the two-meter-deep hole, Penny could not see what was happening above. However, she still recognized Caleb's voice."I'm fine!"After saying this, she felt a bit suffo
"Did Sam do this?"His tone was ominously cold, and he turned to go settle the score with Sam!Penny quickly grabbed his hand, but the action caused her pain again.Caleb's steps halted, and he bent down to pick her up. He walked toward his car.Once in the car, he raised the rear partition and signaled Sebastian, who had rushed over, to drive.Sebastian headed straight for Kensington Gardens.In the back of the car, Caleb tore open Penny's collar for a better view of her shoulder injury.The whole area of her shoulder was bruised, a clear indication of Sam's torture."I have an ointment for bruises at my place, but it might sting when applied."He said this while intently staring at the bruised skin.Penny felt uncomfortable and moved back a little.Caleb did not say anything, maintaining a distance between them.The atmosphere grew silent.Upon arriving at Kensington Gardens, he got out first and opened the car door for her.Penny's collar was torn, and she had to cover
The pressure lightened instantly, and his fingers meticulously massaged her scalp.Penny was worried about shampoo getting into her eyes, so she did not dare to open them.Caleb had considered this as well, so he pulled her entire body backward against him.She turned her face slightly upward, preventing shampoo from getting into her eyes.Feeling secure, Penny then opened her eyes.Even so, with Caleb standing and her sitting, still bare-naked, looking up led to her eyes meeting his.The atmosphere turned somewhat intimate.Perhaps they might have expected one of them to avert their gaze, but neither did. They simply looked at each other.Finally, since Caleb needed to grab the showerhead to rinse off the shampoo, he was the first to look away.As she felt the warm water flow over her head, Penny blushed belatedly.After washing her hair, Caleb applied shower foam to a loofah and meticulously cleaned her entire body.Rolling around by the riverbank had left a grassy smell o
The temperature in the room rose instantly, making Penny feel unbearably hot.Caleb had indeed been starved for too long, yet he was still mindful of her injuries and did not let her move at all.Having been in the military, his waist was incredibly strong. He could even hold her suspended in the air for a long duration.Penny was already weak from the start. She pushed against his shoulders, but he remained unmoved."Penpen..."He called out her name in a hoarse voice, holding her even tighter.Penny seemed to have the illusion that he really liked her, so much that he seemed to want to merge her into his very bones and blood.It continued until late into the night before he finally stopped.Caleb looked satiated, but he noticed her turning her head away. Her lips were tightly pressed, and she looked somewhat aggrieved."What's wrong?""My legs hurt."Well, doing this kind of activity excessively could cause one’s legs to grow weak.He placed her on the windowsill and knel
As Caleb looked at a pile of documents in front of him, he was actually thinking about her softness and sweetness from the previous night.He did not even realize he was holding the documents upside down.Sebastian did not inform him, and after a while, Caleb asked, "If a woman doesn’t resist being intimate with you, does that mean she at least has some feelings for you?"Sebastian had never been in romantic relationships and was always busy with work. He was not entirely sure about this."It could also be because... the man is good in bed. Recent studies show that 80% of women are not satisfied in bed."Sebastian found some data and placed it in front of Caleb.Their discussion on the matter was straightforward and devoid of any other implications, leaving Caleb momentarily at a loss for words.He pushed the document away and looked at his computer.The screen displayed current trending topics, all criticizing Astral Motion Pictures now that several of their executives were em
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