Before she could finish her sentence, Sebastian walked in from outside and respectfully said to Caleb, “Mr. Fergerson, the Sullivans called and said they'd like to have a meal with you.”A hint of mockery flashed through Caleb’s eyes. A meal?They probably heard the news about his grandfather coming back and thought this would completely tie him down, right?He was truly fed up with this family.“Reject them.”Sebastian nodded respectfully upon hearing this, but then he asked a follow-up question.“Mr. Sullivan said that Ms. Sullivan has always been looking forward to meeting you. He even said she made a few of her signature dishes.”Penny, the protagonist, was sitting across from Caleb at this moment. Upon hearing this, she instantly tightened her grip on the spoon. She sensed her father’s desperate desire to push her out to gain Caleb’s favor.Disappointment and ridicule flashed in her eyes.It was a pity that her father’s efforts were in vain. In this way, Caleb would only
Sue felt a bit embarrassed, while Leo stood by, even more at a loss.Penny ignored Jenni and said, “Uncle Leo, Aunt Sue, I’m leaving now.”Sue and Leo hurried to accompany her, personally seeing her off to the small intersection.After giving it some thought, Penny could not help but ask.“Uncle Leo, isn’t there a big shot planning a tourism development project in Union County? If the demolition ends up here, what are your plans for the money?”The housing prices in the small counties were cheap, and one could buy a very spacious four-bedroom apartment for around 150 grand.When this was mentioned, Leo’s face showed a touch of excitement.“Your cousin still owes the loan shark over tens of thousands. I’ll pay off the loan first and then get a better house. Penny, why are you suddenly asking about this? Did you receive any news?”Leo had not forgotten that Penny rode in the same car as that big shot.“Mm, it’s just not entirely certain yet. Uncle Leo, you and Aunt Sue should pl
Penny took a deep breath and looked at Caleb. “Mr. Fergerson, if you’re also returning to Imperial City today, why not ride in my car?”Jenni widened her eyes, suddenly becoming anxious. This was Penny's plan all along! “Alright, you bitch! So you want to hook up with other men behind your husband’s back! No wonder you deliberately came back after leaving. I bet you’re the one who smashed this car. You were just waiting for this opportunity. How shameless can you be?! Everyone, come and take a look at her. To say that she’s someone who has received a higher education!”There were not many people at the entrance of Union Square, but when Jenni shouted like that, everyone coming and going turned to look at them.Penny’s temples were throbbing, and her lips were pursed tightly.If Jenni was not her supposed cousin-in-law, she would have slapped her already. She was holding herself back for the sake of Uncle Leo and Aunt Sue.She would simply let Jenni play her game to the end.Jen
She had disliked Jenni’s personality for a long time, but Uncle Leo and Aunt Sue had always tolerated her, which eventually led to her developing her current temperament.Leo became anxious when he heard that Penny was unwilling to plead for Jenni.“Even if Jenni did it intentionally, isn’t there room for negotiation in this matter? You know that our family feels sorry for Jenni. If she insists on a divorce, then your cousin will never find a wife again. The fact that he embezzled client funds and borrowed money from loan sharks is already widely known in Union County. Who will dare to marry into our family? Only Jenni will accept him. If something happens to Jenni, what will Aunt Sue and I do…”Penny felt powerless and closed her eyes. She knew that Uncle Leo and Aunt Sue had led a difficult life, and the money they earned had been squandered by their son and daughter-in-law.She rubbed her forehead wearily. “Uncle Leo, have you considered that even if I plead with Mr. Fergerson,
She instantly sat up straight. If Aunt Lucy saw this car and could not resist coming to greet her, everything would be exposed.Moreover, she had to quickly call Aunt Lucy and ask her to hide Nani. Otherwise, with Caleb’s allergic reaction to dog hair, he might have an immediate fainting spell as soon as he went over.Plus, since he had seen Nani before, he would definitely recognize her right away.Just as she took out her phone, Sebastian asked from the front seat, "Mr. Fergerson, Sir Fergerson said the house prepared for you is not far ahead. He'll arrive in about two days and said he'll go there to check your cohabitation situation with that other person.”Caleb was not the only one who disliked Penny; Sebastian did not like her either. After all, everything the Sullivans had done since the engagement with the Fergensons was quite despicable.If it were not for Penny saving Sir Fergerson back then, their family would not have had this opportunity to act out.The first round o
Penny had failed to react earlier, but she had calmed down now and put on a composed smile on her face.“I just feel like I accidentally overheard some of your personal matters, Mr. Fergerson. I feel a bit at a loss.”After all, if these pieces of information were leaked to the media, tomorrow’s headlines would probably be all about Caleb.For years, the outside world had not caught wind of any news about him getting married. Once they found out, it would likely cause a huge uproar.He was the heir of Fergerson Corporation and the youngest business tycoon. He had made a name for himself in Silicon Valley at a young age. Even the Times had reported on him. It was no wonder Sir Fergerson was always satisfied with his grandson.His private life naturally attracted a lot of attention.Caleb closed the file on his lap. “You're not a nosy person.”His tone was casual, and his gaze fell on Dawn Haven Villa outside.Sebastian thought he was going to go in, but he only said, “Have someo
With this in mind, Penny decided to give Caleb a call.“Mr. Fergerson, once the renderings are confirmed, I’ll need to start working on the construction plans. Are you sure you don’t want to show them to anyone else? I heard from Mr. Jones that this house is designed for your sweetheart. Shouldn’t you ask for her opinion?”Caleb remained silent for two seconds before speaking in a deep voice, “That's unnecessary.”Penny was somewhat taken aback and could not help but wonder if Caleb had really been waiting for Charlotte all these years as the rumors suggested.Then, she remembered the night they were intimate. He had called out Charlotte’s name. The rumors were probably not far from the truth, or maybe the young couple was having a quarrel.Penny did not think about how she was the wife at all. Instead, she found the situation between the two of them somewhat amusing.“Alright, if there’s any need to contact you in the future, Mr. Fergerson, I’ll give you a call.”Just as Penny
Aurelia sneered. “It’s not that she did anything wrong, but the Sullivans are not worthy of the Fergersons. You should be well aware that if it weren’t for her saving Sir Fergerson’s life, she would have had no chance with Caleb.”Susan, who was usually eloquent, did not dare to argue a single word in front of Aurelia.She only resented Penny for not having the ability to capture Caleb’s heart, which led to both her and Zane being humiliated along with Penny.Aurelia glanced at Penny and noticed that she still maintained her indifferent attitude, which made her even more furious.“This contract stipulates that you must divorce after one year. Even if Caleb can’t control himself and wants to be with you, you must take contraceptives. The Sullivans' background makes you unworthy of giving birth to Caleb’s child. I don’t want my grandchild to be born into a family of bumpkins.”These words were quite harsh, and a sharpness flickered in Penny’s eyes.“Ms. Bailey, I didn’t want to arg