Pennelope's POVI saw and read it in the magazines multiple times. He was seen in a famous hotel in Italy with the same woman multiple times. So it is possible that he is already opening up his heart for someone. It hurts, yes. But I asked him this. So I don't have any choice but to accept whatever consequences it may cause me. The woman is a famous model here in the United States so maybe he really did not go to Italy for a business trip, huh? Maybe he went there for the both of them to date?I gulped and shook my head, trying to erase the thoughts running in my mind.It only took twenty minutes before we arrived at my company. Everyone greeted us with their big and warm smiles as we approached the hallway. Today is my company's fourth anniversary. And I am happy to celebrate it with my employees. The Spades together with David Falcon got jailed already. I don't know how it happened so quickly but they are sentenced for a lifetime imprisonment. I learned that Elyse is pregnant wi
Ethan's POV“I didn't expect you to come home today.” Pennelope whispered, caressing my naked body with her soft hands. I kissed her head and embraced her more. We are in the bathtub of her room and we have just finished making love.I missed her so much.“When I learned you are planning a party for your company's fourth anniversary, I wanted to surprise you. So I made sure I am present in your big event.”She lifted her head from lying on my chest. “How did you even know about the party?” She narrowed her eyes. I sighed and smirked. “Ethan!”I chuckled. “I'm sorry, I just can't stand getting no information about you so I made sure that all your men will report to me before I leave for Italy.”She groaned. “And I did not even know about it?”“You will not let it happen if you find out about it.” I ran my fingers on her arm down to her ring finger, where the ring I just gave her is on. “It really fits on your finger.” I whispered huskily.She laid her head on my chest again as we b
"You really are so sweet, Penny. I wish you and your husband a lifetime full of love." Layla smiled sweetly at me.She's helping me prepare a surprise dinner for Ethan, my husband.Today is our first anniversary, and I wanted to make it more special and meaningful for us. I asked Layla for help because I thought an outside dinner would be more romantic than an indoor one, as we would have a chance to watch the stars and the moon in the sky while celebrating our first anniversary.I stared at my wristwatch, and I saw that it's almost quarter to 8, so we cleaned everything up and made sure that everything was okay before the clock hit 8:00 PM."Thank you so much for your help, Layla. I owe you this." I sincerely thanked her as we walked out of the house.Layla then gave me a hug. "Just call me when you need anything, okay? Enjoy your dinner date with Ethan." We both laughed at her remark.I waved my hand at Layla when Julius, Layla's husband, came. I sighed as I went back inside our hou
"You need to unwind sometimes too, Penny! You've been working hard for almost six years of your life now! It's good to feel liqour in our bodies, you know," Jessie boredly said as he sat comfortably on the couch in my office.I smiled at him. "Jess, I have more important--""... things to do, and going to the bar is just a waste of time." He cut me off, mocking my favorite words. "Penny, a night of enjoying life won't cost you a billion. I understand that you want to take care of your position and the company that you have built. But, aren't you sick in this office of yours? Don't you want to have something new in your life aside from just facing your computer all day? Come on, Pen."I sighed. I get his point, though. But I'm just literally not fond of partying anymore. Aside from my primary priority right now is my company and my position, I also have my son to take care of.A smile escaped from my lips as I thought about Jared."And don't you ever say that you have Jared to take car
"What?! I thought you've already moved on?""Of course I have! I didn't know it was him, okay? I was... drunk, and it was too dark, so I didn't see his face clearly!"I pressed my face into my hands, really embarrassed for what happened. The meeting has just ended, and we stayed here in the conference room for a while to talk about what happened."Did he see your face?"I frowned at Jessie. "I think he didn't. Like I said, it was too dark.""You looked so satisfied when you entered the conference room. You were blooming like a flower that's been watered! Now, I know why." He said, his lips rose a bit.My cheeks flushed. "Jessie! Stop it!"He laughed hard, teasing me even more now that he feels I'm affected."Seriously, if he didn't see your face, then you don't have any problem. He won't have any idea that he just fucked his ex-wife." He smirked at me.I rolled my eyes at him. "That's your fault. If you didn't push me to go clubbing, then that wouldn't happen."He laughed manly again.
I don't know where he got the guts to say this right now. Right in front of me? He... what? He needs me in his life. After almost six years of fighting my own battles and pain, he'll just come back to me again, only to ask me back in his life like it's an immediate thing?!My tears stung around my eyes. I put my trembling hands on his shoulder and pushed him a bit. And maybe because he's feeling weak and fragile right now, I am able to push him off my body.I wandered my eyes around his face, and I saw the differences he has had over the past few years. He looks like he doesn't shave at all because of the moustache and beard on his face, hair that's almost in his eye level, his eyes that seem sleepless, and there are some scratches under his eyes.I chuckled without humor, trying to fight back my tears. "I d-don't know what you're talking about."I tried to lighten up the situation, but he's not buying it. His face is just seriously looking at me, staring at my face, and memorizing ev
"Mr. Falcon's son will come here later. One of you will be chosen to be his temporary secretary."My jaw dropped at what the manager said. We, the interns, are all lined up in front of her. She said there's an important announcement to be made. I didn't know that this was as important as breathing!I smirked and raised my hand."Yes, Miss Lopez?" She asked when she noticed me."Oh, please don't cause any embarrassment, Penny!" I heard Lesh whispering beside me.Of course, I won't embarrass myself! I just want to ask about something.I smiled at her. "Who is going to choose, ma'am? Is it you or is it..." Hmm, how do I call him anyway? Sir Ethan? I giggled secretly. "Mr. Falcon's son?"She nods her head. "Mr. Falcon wants his son to choose by himself, but his son called earlier and wants me to choose for him."I slowly nod at her."So everything is okay, now? I don't know you all personally, and for the days that you're here, I'm not sure of your skills yet."I raised my hand again, int
I can't stop myself from smiling on our way to our condo. Lesh and Layla are staring at me like I'm being crazy. Well, maybe yes. I'm crazy for Ethan so much that even those little things from him make me happy."I will think that you are losing your mind already," Layla mumbled as we entered our condo. I sat on the soft couch and laid my head on there, still smiling like an idiot. Tomorrow is Sunday and it is our free day. But since I am Ethan Falcon's secretary, I need to go there and do my work. I should've complaining right now but since it was Ethan Falcon whom I will be working with, I can't find any reason for me to complain. I smirked at my two friends looking so problematic right now. I raised my two hands to calm them down. "Come on, girls! I know what I'm doing and Ethan informed me that I will have my payment for working at him on our free day so I will also benefit from it." I tried to make a point at them.It is true, though. The Falcon Empire will pay me for the hour