Chapter 233

Penelope played her trump card when she noticed Caleb didn't believe any of her explanations just now.

She quickly made herself look pitiful in a flood of uncontrollable tears as she said aggrievedly, "Caleb, how could you do this to me? Even if you don't like me, you shouldn't misunderstand me for something I didn't do.

"I'm so sad that you're doing this to me."

As Penelope spoke, she reached out and covered her chest, looking utterly devastated.

Her pretense had no effect on Caleb. Instead, it made him feel disgusted.

The man's handsome face was devoid of warmth as he stood up with one hand in his pocket and looked down at Penelope.

"Penelope, wipe that look off your face. It is ineffective against me. I will investigate this matter thoroughly and I will never accuse you."

Just as Penelope was about to defend herself again, she inadvertently caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye.

Ember pushed the door open and walked into the cafe.

She bit her li