Since Penelope had already drank, Caleb was too prideful to reject her offer. Hence, he downed his glass of wine too."Again." The wine glass in Caleb's hand was refilled.When the sound of clinking glasses resounded again, Caleb looked up and saw that Penelope had already consumed all of the wine in her glass, so he had little choice but to drink it quickly.Dizziness soon attacked him in waves. Caleb wasn't sure if it was the excessive wine he had just consumed, but he suddenly had an urge to keel over and doze off on the spot.He was aware that this was a bar, so he could only keep reminding himself to keep his wits and rationality about."Speak up. If not, I'm going to leave right now." Caleb was prepared to stand up and leave.Penelope rushed toward Caleb at that moment and pulled him into a sitting position.Her lips curled into a sly smirk now that she was abnormally close to him."Caleb, I like you so much. Why won't you like me at all?" Penelope saddled up to Caleb,
She gazed at Caleb seductively, hoping for a response.Caleb, on the other hand, seized her shoulders with both hands and pressed harder."Ah!" The room was filled with screams.Penelope rolled off the bed. Her shoulders collided against a hard edge, causing them to swell up immediately.Caleb could no longer hold out anymore. He closed his eyes the instant Penelope landed on the floor.Penelope reluctantly climbed back onto the bed. She fixed her gaze on Caleb, who was now calm once again.She removed Caleb's garments, burrowed into his arms, and fell asleep in this position.A shaft of dazzling sunlight shone onto Caleb's face the next day.Caleb squinted at the sight, but then felt foreign warmth coming from his right arm.When he looked around, he saw that it was Penelope snuggling next to him. To make things worse, she was naked.Then he glanced at himself, only to realize that he was in his birthday suit as well.Caleb jumped out of bed in surprise. He proceeded to yan
"Caleb, what about me?" Penelope sprang up again, this time grabbing his arm."Let go of me!" Caleb gave her a chilly stare devoid of emotion.Caleb's stern glare terrified Penelope, so she could only gently loosen her grip."Let me repeat myself one more time. Do not tell anyone what happened last night!" Caleb was still unsettled."Yes, I know." Penelope rubbed her face pitifully while looking up at Caleb.Caleb left hurriedly, seeing as he no longer wished to be around Penelope.When the door closed, Penelope's expression shifted back to irritation.She plopped onto the bed while examining the amazing photos taken the night before on her phone. Then, she laughed loudly.Caleb, on the other hand, took the elevator to the lobby, where the reception counter was at."I've lost something very important, please check last night's surveillance!" Caleb walked over to the front desk and demanded. He wanted to see what happened last night through the surveillance cameras.His sudden
"Why don't you go to work?" Caleb began with a tentative question."Mr. Lane, I thought you and Ms. Ferguson had broken up. That's why I agreed to help you out. Now that you guys are back together, you shouldn't need me anymore. Our marriage is nothing but a sham."Ember forced herself to keep her emotions in check as she spoke flatly."Just hear me out, alright? Last night—""It's fine. You don't need to explain to me either. This is just a contractual marriage. We'll be divorced after a year." Ember took a deep breath and closed her eyes in order to conceal her emotions."It's not like that! Ember, please trust me" Caleb, who was becoming increasingly emotional, went up and hugged Ember."Don't touch me! You are filthy!" Ember pushed Caleb away with all her strength."Mr. Lane, didn't you two spend the night together? There's no need to explain anything to me." Ember opened her cell phone again, this time to display Caleb those awful photographs."What the..." Caleb had the
Avery seemed to have noticed something at this point. He turned his head to meet Caleb's eyes and then swiftly averted his gaze. Although Avery had a displeased expression written all over his face, he looked quite cute.Avery was murmuring at the time. His face was so chubby that anyone couldn't help but pinch it.''What are you doing here? Mommy will be back later. She'll be mad if she sees you, so hurry up and leave!" he stated angrily.Ember had been in a bad mood for the past two days due to the incident, and Avery didn't want his father to add to his mother's worries.Caleb didn't take Avery’s repulsion seriously.Caleb became rather worried upon seeing his amused and irritated countenance. He decided to sit on the bed and say, in a fairly humiliating tone, "Avery, I came here this time because I want you to help me explain to your mommy that things aren't as she thinks.""Those photos are so realistic. Are you going to say they're photoshopped too?" Avery remarked righteou
"Find out who's behind this at all costs!" Caleb spoke in a frigid tone. His dark eyes seemed to be capable of reading people's hearts and souls.Hank walked in after Allen had just left.Caleb looked at him, his fingers pinching a cigarette and flicking down the ash. Right now, he was very unhappy."Mr. Lane, shouldn't you give me an explanation for what happened with Penelope?" Hank sat on the couch and asked with a grin.Before Caleb had the opportunity to reply, Hank continued, "Things between you and Penelope have already progressed to this point. Shouldn't you take responsibility for her?"Caleb snorted harshly. That old man was definitely shrewd and sly for imposing this marriage on him so quickly."Then, what do you think I should do?" Amusement danced in Caleb's eyes as he asked faintly without any emotion."You and Penelope have been together for so many years. Why not take this opportunity to announce the news of your marriage which can tie both of our families toget
Ember said, "Avery, I'm going to your great grandmother's house. Something happened to her. Can you stay at home alone? I promise I'll be back soon.""Don't worry, Mommy. I'll be fine."Ember was worried. After leaving the house, she flagged down a cab and headed to Lane Manor.She frowned when she glanced at the watch. Then, she turned to look at the driver. "Faster, please."The driver glanced in the rearview mirror. He guessed that Ember must be in a hurry after spotting her nervous expression.The driver stepped on the gas pedal. They arrived at the destination in ten minutes instead of the usual twenty minutes.Upon reaching Lane Manor, Ember checked on Eva."Hurry and call an ambulance!"Eva had already passed out. If Ember did not seize the time for treatment, Eva might lose her life.The servant was in a hurry and anxious.Caleb rushed back in time.Seeing Eva had passed out, he quickly picked her up.Caleb looked tired after dealing with the scandal and looked for
Annoyed, Caleb said indifferently, "Penelope, you should leave now. Take him with you."Penelope was offended. Caleb was gentle when he talked to Ember, yet he sounded so cold and distant when he talked to Penelope. She clenched her fists tightly while glaring at Ember.Ember did not say anything. She put the medicine on the chair and left after waving at them.Caleb warned furiously, "Penelope, please behave and stay away from me."He turned around to go after Ember.Suddenly, Caleb's vision went dark. He then fainted.Penelope reacted quickly by catching him in her arms. She muttered, "Caleb, stay with me..."At the same time, Ember came back to get something and witnessed the scene.Anxiety took over her for a split second, but she soon calmed down.Penelope cradled Caleb's face affectionately while looking at Ember like a winner.Dull pain spread from Ember's heart at that moment. She turned and left.Penelope was overjoyed to see Ember looking so deflated."Dr. N, wh