Penny's face turned deathly pale as she stared at the food in front of her, her mind thundering.Laura quickly squatted down to pick up the pieces from the floor."I didn't exaggerate even a little when I said that. When I saw that car catch fire, I was so angry I cried, but he just left coldly. I just think if he had even a sliver of affection for you, he wouldn't have done such a thing—especially since he's been getting quite close to Khloe lately."Penny did not speak. She merely took a new spoon and continued to eat the food on her plate.She could not believe Caleb would say such things or that he would want to develop a relationship with Khloe.She believed it all could be explained."Penpen?"Laura saw her daydreaming and waved her hand in front of her.Penny then came back to her senses. She squeezed out a smile. "There’s been a misunderstanding. I'll go look for him and explain things."Laura did not know what to say at that moment. She was just feeling angry."If yo
Penny reached out and grabbed his sleeve, but he shook her off."Cal—"She only got half his name out before he had already walked to the elevator. It was as if he did not know her.Then, Ethan stood beside Penn. After a moment's thought, he revealed, "My brother and I are discussing the engagement between our families, Ms. Sullivan. I hope you understand your place."Ethan's face was cold as he glanced over her. "Your reputation in this circle is tarnished. Even if it's just for Caleb's sake, you should stay away from him."After saying this, he strode away.Penny stood still, and by the time she reacted, she hurriedly tried to follow.However, the elevator doors had already closed. Plus, through the slowly closing doors, Caleb did not glance at her even once.His coldness and distance were just like when they first met.Penny looked down, desperately pressing the elevator's down button. However, the elevator had already descended. It was a private one, and she could not use
Caleb had not expected Khloe to suddenly hug him. He was about to push her away when she let go and then looked up to talk to him.His mind was somewhat hazy, his fingertips still inadvertently touching the piece of fabric from earlier.After a while, he lowered his hand and heard Khloe ask, "Cally, how about it? Will you join me for dinner tonight?"Caleb looked down, and Penny's face flashed through his mind for a moment before he quickly dismissed it."Okay."Khloe's gaze moved past him to Penny in the distance, her expression full of provocation."Great. You decide the place for the restaurant and let me know."Penny knew Khloe was trying to provoke her, and she had succeeded. Penny was indeed feeling hateful.She turned around and retreated into the elevator.When the elevator doors closed, she leaned back, feeling exhausted.Upon reaching the lobby on the first floor, she encountered Sebastian.Sebastian was holding flowers, looking somewhat awkward when he saw her."
After hanging up the call, Caleb scoffed, still ignoring Jeremy.Jeremy sneered. "Since you've given up, please don't hinder Penny and my affair. Rest assured, once you and Khloe get engaged, I'll definitely come with Penny to congratulate you."Hearing this, Caleb found it amusing. He wondered on what basis Jeremy thought he could outdo Caspian.He lowered his lashes, thinking awkwardly that he really did not understand Penny. Perhaps she just did not like his type.Perhaps, when they were in bed together, Caspian had occupied her mind.This realization made him feel uncomfortable. He felt as if he were on fire.He took out a check, wrote 200 grand on it, and threw it at Jeremy's face before driving off in his dented car.Jeremy stood there, taking a while to realize he had been humiliated with money.He flipped a middle finger at Caleb's departing car.Caleb drove the car a few hundred meters away and made sure Jeremy could not see him before stopping by the side.The air o
Holly flipped the table in one go, spilling the flower petals and red wine all over the floor.Security from the restaurant quickly came in, but she started to throw a tantrum."I'm Penny's mother! How dare you?! My daughter is a CEO, and this man is my daughter's boyfriend!"She pointed at Caleb, but due to Caleb's strong presence, she felt intimidated and quickly withdrew her hand."So, you're on a date with another woman now. You really did our Penpen wrong. I demand compensation for emotional distress, especially since you've slept with Penpen so many times!"As soon as she finished speaking, the other patrons were asked to leave.Some recognized Caleb and did not dare to stay and watch his scandal unfold.Caleb looked at Holly with a cold gaze.Holly shrank back for a moment but then lifted her head defiantly."Isn't it true? You've ruined Penny, and now she won't be able to find anyone else. What are we supposed to do as her parents? If you don't pay for emotional damage
The corridor was quiet for half an hour before Ethan asked, "Mr. Fergerson, have you never really considered getting engaged to Khlo? "Honestly, Penny's background really doesn't match up to yours. If I were to hold her accountable this time, would you plan to stand by her side, Mr. Fergerson?""How do you intend to hold her accountable, Mr. Strauss?""She's her mother, isn't she? Holly pushed Khlo because of her. Khlo has never been humiliated like this in the Strausses household."Indeed, Caleb did not deny this point, having long heard how the Strausses doted on their little princess.The corridor became quiet again, and Ethan did not press him. He was just anxiously looking toward the emergency room.All night long, Khloe was not brought out.Meanwhile, at the end of the corridor stood Wind. He knew that this incident must have been deliberately arranged by Khloe.Although Khloe was physically weak, once she made up her mind, she was willing to do whatever it took.Just l
Caleb had not expected that even if he did not say anything, Penny would still be targeted. It was all because Khloe had already made this request to Ethan early on.When S.M.'s employees were able to get through to Penny's phone, they made over a dozen calls to her. It was all related to the company's new projects."Ms. Sullivan, we took over most of the resources from Astral Motion Pictures previously. But recent news has emerged that a new company has bought Astral Motion Pictures. They've launched several proposals beneficial to our partners. "Those companies that were supposed to cooperate with us have all gone back to Astral Motion again. Astral Motion's management has completely changed. It's almost like the only thing they didn’t do was change the company’s name."Up to now, S.M. had absorbed quite a bit. Even so, the biggest collaborators had decided to abandon S.M. Plus, there was new capital entering Astral Motion, and this capital was so substantial that it directly of
"Winona!"Penny shouted but saw Wind disappear quickly.That stab was just to vent his emotions.He wanted to make Penny suffer. Even if he could not kill Penny, he had to let her get a taste of despair.Penny was so frightened that she quickly got up from the floor and rushed to Winona's side."I'll take you to the hospital!"Winona was holding onto the bleeding wound. Her entire palm was covered in blood."Ms. Sullivan, it's good that you're okay."Penny felt terribly heartbroken. If Winona had just retreated back into the elevator, nothing would have happened. However, Winona stubbornly rushed forward and ended up directly in harm's way.She hurriedly supported Winona, intending to leave. However, Winona shook her head."Ms. Sullivan, have Jackson take me to the hospital. You're covered in gasoline now. A tiny spark could ignite it. If that man is still waiting outside, just a collision could set the car ablaze and burn us both to death."Despite her injury, Winona still