The smell almost made her gag.She went downstairs and saw Susan sitting on the sofa with a gloomy expression.Susan had been taking good care of herself even at her age. Back then, Zane was well established and she already had Asher, but that did not stop her from using her beauty to charm Zane, who ended up marrying her.Back then, her eyes were sparkling, and she still had some charm left in her. Penny frowned.She wanted to ask Susan why she was not at the hospital, but she realized that Zane would not say anything if Susan wanted to rest at home out of his love for her. As such, she kept it to herself and opened the door in a swift motion.A man was standing outside the door. Her pupils shrank, and she experienced a gut-wrenching feeling in her stomach.It was Asher.Asher wore a suit and looked like he just came back from the office. His gaze immediately focused on her curvy figure.However, he suppressed himself and greeted Penny with a smile."Penny, you’re back."
Penny did not expect any response from Caleb. She went to take a shower after she sent the message.After she got dressed and came out of the bathroom, she saw that the 10,000 dollars was refunded but Caleb did not say anything.Penny frowned. ‘Does this mean that he doesn't need me to pay him back?’She knew that Caleb was well to do, but he had been keeping her at arm’s length.To be precise, they were indifferent toward each other. Their relationship was not worth 10,000 dollars.She could not figure out what was in Caleb's mind. The meal they had together was still fresh in her memory.She took a photo of the spot where the umbrella was torn and sent it to him.Then, she urged the agent to check in with the bank and get them to transfer the funds as soon as possible. She wanted to move out of Dawn Haven Villa as it was not plausible for her to keep avoiding the other party.When he found out about her identity tomorrow night, he would probably be disgusted and desperately w
‘We haven’t copulated in our three years of marriage, but I found her sex toy at home.’He had nothing to say about it but thought that she could have placed it in a less obvious spot...Caleb thought of Willow’s face, and his brows furrowed while a hint of annoyance flashed across his eyes. Nonetheless, he had to carry on with the ‘marriage’ because of Sir Fergerson.Caleb had calmed down, so he turned on the computer beside him and continued working.Penny still was not aware that Caleb had misunderstood the facial massager she bought. She was worrying about finding a new construction team and the banquet dinner tomorrow night.She took out her phone. Caleb had previously messaged her on her private number to ask her to meet at the Fergerson Estate.Although she only saw the message much later and they did not manage to meet, he still had her private number.She was going to use her private number to lull Caleb.Penny thought about what to write for a long time before she s
"Ms. Sullivan, is something missing?"Lucy was a little worried and wanted to help her look for it."It's alright. It's just that someone flipped through my book."Lucy breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that and went back downstairs to continue to cook.Penny held the gift box and opened it. She saw a gorgeous emerald bracelet inside.Since it was a gift from Sir Fergerson, it must be very expensive.Out of politeness, Penny took out her phone and quickly called Sir Fergerson.As soon as the call was connected, she heard Sir Fergerson coughing from the other end."Penny, is your dad feeling better?"Sir Fergerson was kind to her, so Penny felt guilty when she thought of how she had lied to him about having a baby and was hiding the fact that she had signed an agreement with Caleb in private."Grandpa, my dad is doing much better. Thank you for the gift. It's so precious.""I asked Caleb to visit your dad. I wonder if he did so?"Sir Fergerson was trying to probe to s
Jade sounded upset when she said that. She looked at Nani with more loving eyes."Nani and that puppy are alike. They’re both so cute! Penny, where do you live? Can I come and play with it sometime?"After Jade finished her sentence, she looked behind Penny and noticed that the road led to a villa located in a relatively expensive area in Imperial City.The villas in the area were scarce and expensive. When the houses were first put on the market, the best villas had already been pre-ordered. It seemed that Penny was well to do since she came from there.Penny knew what she was thinking and quickly explained herself."I just happened to pass by this area. This path is very suitable for walking dogs, and the scenery is wonderful. My family doesn't live here. My rental contract is due, and I'll be moving soon. I'll let you know once I've moved."Jade did not doubt her words and continued to play with Nani.Penny looked at the drawing board behind Jade and found that her painting w
Seeing that Caleb was waiting for Penny, Lucy grew somewhat anxious, hoping that Ms. Sullivan would return soon.Although Ms. Sullivan had said that she had no feelings for Mr. Fergerson, she still did not want things to become too tense between them.Mr. Fergerson’s time was precious, and he clearly did not like Ms. Sullivan either. The fact that he was willing to wait here meant that if Ms. Sullivan took too long, Madam Bailey might stop by and stir up trouble again.Lucy looked for an unoccupied corner and called Penny.“Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Fergerson is here waiting for you. Do you think we ought to leave Nani outside for now?”If she came back now, as long as Nani barked once, Caleb would definitely notice since they had to pass by the front.Penny knew that Caleb was here to confront her. The worst outcome was that the two of them would terminate their cooperation.Or worse, Caleb could announce that he would never cooperate with her studio again.Penny’s brows furrowed as t
She leaned on the car door and slowly sat down.Her knee and ankle hurt unbearably, but she gritted her teeth. Even in front of Caleb, she was polite and distant.“Thank you, Mr. Fergerson.”A faint smell of blood permeated the air.After speaking, she sat quietly in the corner, not wanting to disturb Caleb’s work.The moment she sat down, Caleb had kept a sidelong gaze on her knee.Her knee, with a long gash, was still bleeding, and her ankle was red and swollen.If it had been another woman, she might have been unable to hide her pain.However, Penny only drew a sharp breath and stared straight ahead.The car quickly passed by where Jade was. Due to Nani’s noticeable presence, Caleb spotted Jade playing with Nani immediately.He could not help but ask, “Where were you rushing off to just now?”Last time, she seemed anxious about the dog. How could she suddenly leave the dog with Jade and run in another direction?Plus, Penny did not seem to have answered his question. Was
Lucy had brought her some ice cubes. After an hour of applying the ice, she still felt the swelling was painful and uncomfortable, especially when she tried to put on her high heels. It felt as if the skin was being pricked by several needles.Cold sweat soon broke out on her forehead, but she gritted her teeth and continued to apply her makeup.Lucy could not bear to see her like this.“Ms. Sullivan, shall I call Sir Fergerson for you? You can go another day.”“No.”The main purpose of the banquet was to cheer up Sir Fergerson. He had always been kind to her, and she had previously missed his arrival. It was important that she did not mess up on such an important occasion tonight.After finishing her makeup, she put on the bracelet that Sir Fergerson had given her. Apart from this, she wore no other jewelry.Nonetheless, she had naturally fair skin and a cold temperament. Coupled with this specially designed waist-accentuating dress, she looked ethereal.With the emerald brace