"You think you and Caleb can go back to the past? Do you think he's still looking for you? Stop dreaming. I told you, you've been abandoned by him. Maybe in a few days, he'll be engaged to Khloe. "You probably don't know, but Khloe is still lying in the hospital after saving him. The Strausses adore her, and they won't let Caleb go easily. The best solution is a marriage alliance between the two families."Penny knew he was deliberately trying to upset her, so she ignored him.Casby found this amusing yet felt an odd sensation in his heart.He frowned at this. Then, showing a rare moment of mercy, he turned on the nearby TV. It was broadcasting news about Fergerson Corporation.Currently, Fergerson Corporation was cooperating with the police to capture Joel, who had fled after embezzling 20 million. Such a significant amount of money was enough to land him in jail.Casby made a phone call, then took a rope and tied Penny up."Since you don't believe me, you might as well see fo
The news of Khloe getting injured for Caleb had already spread in their circle. Compared to Penny's sudden betrayal, Khloe's bravery in stepping forward for love at a critical moment was notable. If Caleb did not appreciate this, people wondered what kind of woman he actually wanted to marry.Certainly not the currently missing Penny.People in their social circle were watching closely, and many families had started calling Caleb. Now that the Fergersons were entirely under Caleb's control, a marriage alliance with him would benefit both families greatly.Caleb had been receiving no less than ten calls each day. They were all hinting at sending someone to intern for him or take care of him. They were essentially suggesting to send a woman to him.He did not respond to any of them.At this moment, Khloe was looking pitifully at him. She asked, "Cally, compared to Penny, where do I fall short?"Caleb's eyelashes trembled fiercely at her question. He remembered asking Penny in his
She walked back into the hospital ward and suddenly asked Wind, "Where did Penny's parents go after causing that incident last time?""Ms. Khloe, they were sent back to Union County.""Wind, I order you to bring them to Imperial City by tomorrow morning. Remember to avoid other people's eyes and ears."Confusion was evident on Wind's face. He was unsure of what she was planning."Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."Wind had no choice but to nod and immediately set off for Union County.Meanwhile, Khloe lay in bed, looking at the various group chats she was in from Imperial City. She began chatting with the others.As soon as she appeared, people who were on the cliff that day began inquiring about her health.She felt like she was being adored by everyone, and a smile was plastered across her face.[Thank you all for your concern. I'm much better now, and Cally just came to see me.]She was injured for Caleb, so, of course, he would come.The group chat became lively instan
Caleb grabbed a tissue nearby and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.The thought of Penny and Caspian being together far away from Imperial City, possibly mocking him while being intimate, turned his eyes red with rage.His fingers were clenched tightly around the edge of his desk.His phone rang at that moment. It was Sebastian informing him that they had located Joel's exact whereabouts."Sir, do you want to join the operation?" Sebastian asked.Caleb had to do something to keep himself busy now. He stood up without hesitation, but Khloe grabbed the hem of his jacket."I want to come too. Since you've agreed to consider a relationship with me, can I join? I'll stay far away and won't disturb you," she pleaded.Caleb did not respond. He simply pulled his jacket away from her grasp.Khloe's face lit up with a smile, and she followed him from a distance.In the underground parking lot, Khloe initially wanted to sit in the front passenger seat but then decided to sit
Joel was now desperate, grabbing onto any opportunity he could find.Back when he impersonated Caleb and wrote letters to Khloe, he never thought he would encounter her in person. He hoped that this woman, out of gratitude for those letters, would save him from going to prison."Ms. Strauss, those letters were all written by me. I imitated Caleb's handwriting to write to you. I know it wasn't right of me, but when I met you overseas, I fell in love with you at first sight. I was afraid you wouldn't like me for who I was, so I pretended to be Caleb."A hint of disgust flashed in Khloe's eyes. In fact, after arriving in Imperial City, she had suspected something was amiss with those letters.Caleb had been too cold and distant. He was nothing like the warmth he oozed from the letters. However, she had no idea that the man before her was the actual writer.She quickly moved behind Caleb and called out in a coquettish tone, "Cally."Clearly, she was pretending not to have heard Joel'
Instantly, screams filled the scene.Upon witnessing their buddies getting beaten, the other thugs immediately cursed and rushed toward Caleb.However, Caleb was skilled. In less than half a minute, he had already knocked several men down, leaving them writhing in pain.The scene erupted in enthusiastic applause, and some even whistled more passionately.Caleb remained silent, only casting a glance at Khloe.Khloe felt as if she was being pampered, and the feeling was truly delightful."Cally, you're so good to me. Not only did you promise to consider being with me, but you're also protecting me. I really, really like you."The crowd whistled again.However, the lighting was too dim, and no one could see clearly who was who.Caleb walked past the pregnant woman, feeling her toe graze his own. He did not pay much attention, thinking it was him who accidentally touched her. He muttered a quick apology and walked away.Khloe stood in place. She was very close to the pregnant wom
In such a noisy environment, the question was deafening.Penny had no strength to speak. She only stared intently in the direction Caleb had left.However, he was no longer there by now.She lowered her eyelashes, feeling her face getting wet. Well, it was justified for him to resent her now.In his eyes, she was involved in Grandpa Fergerson's death, and she had thrown him that box with the poisonous snake.He had misunderstood her, and on top of that, Khloe had sucked the venom from his wound at the time. It must have made him feel something toward Khloe. That must have been the case. It was not that he wanted to give up on her.Penny had to go back to him and be by his side.Grandpa Fergerson had just passed away, and this was the time he would need someone by his side.As her gaze was so determined, Casby knew right away what she had decided.He sneered and grabbed her chin."I thought that letting you witness this scene would convince you, but I didn't expect you to be
He put all the files back and neatly stacked them as if they had never been opened.He did not even know why he had come here to humiliate himself. How long had she known Caspian?Why had she come to his side?Why had she lied to him and said that the man was named Casby?Caleb had too many questions to ask.Nonetheless, he guessed that he might not like the answers.It was nothing more than knowing that he was just a substitute—a substitute for his brother.His eyes instantly turned cold. When everyone used to say he could not compare to Caspian, he simply did not want to argue. He just chose to join the military.He did not want to compete with Caspian for anything, and he actually thought his brother was a pretty good guy.However, it was human nature to be selfish. Being ignored all the time would inevitably lead to resentment.Even so, he learned to let go of these resentments. After Caspian's death, Caleb even took over the Fergersons.It was all because he cared for h