Chapter 74
As she passed the Sullivans’ house, she saw the entire family, including Rebecca, enjoying dinner together. They were laughing about something, a perfect picture of domestic bliss.
She felt the need to ruin it.
Using Nathan’s account, she sent a message to Rebecca.
“This project has dragged on long enough. We’ve decided to start meeting with other design firms. Act accordingly p>
Rebecca wouldn’t dare hide such explosive news. She immediately showed the message to Mr. Sullivan.
His face fell. He slammed the table, berating Rebecca. Mrs. Sullivan grew anxious and joined in, criticizing Rebecca for her incompetence.
Zebulon tried to defend Rebecca, only to be scolded by his father as well. Enraged, Zebulun stood up, kicked his chair aside, and stormed upstairs.
“Useless, every single one of you!” Mr. Sullivan bellowed.
When Mrs. Sullivan tried to calm him down, he shoved her away. That was the last straw for her, and she burst into tears.
Rebecca stood frozen in the corner, a helpless bystander, not daring to comfort anyone.
The scene filled Penelope with a sense of satisfaction, and her appetite returned with a vengeance. She happily went to collect her takeout.
Later, a dejected Rebecca returned.
“Penelope, could you please talk to Mr. Reed? Ask him not to look for other design firms just yet p>
Penelope shook her head, her refusal absolute.
“Penelope, you… you have to help me,” Rebecca pleaded, her eyes welling with tears.
Penelope raised an eyebrow. “And if I do contact Mr. Reed, are you going to follow us again? Accuse us of having an affair p>
Rebecca flushed. “I… that was a misunderstanding p>
“As my friend, you didn’t have even the most basic trust in my character. And now
you want my help? I’m very disappointed in you p>
“Penelope p>
“Don’t. I just want to stay out of trouble and live a quiet life p>
Rebecca still had some pride left. She huffed and retreated to her room.
Penelope smirked. If she weren’t keeping Rebecca around for the entertainment, she would have kicked her out long ago.
The next day, Penelope returned from her morning run to find another visitor: Mrs. Sullivan.
She was carrying several large shopping bags, which were now piled by the front door.
Curious, Penelope bent down to inspect them. They were filled with high-end gift boxes.
“Don’t touch those!” Mrs. Sullivan shouted from the dining room.
Penelope scoffed and kicked one of the bags out of her way.
“If you break anything, you’ll pay for it p>
“You left your junk in my house, blocking my path. You’re lucky I didn’t just throw it all out p>
Mrs. Sullivan glared at her. “You think I want to be here? If it weren’t for Rebecca,
I wouldn’t set foot in this place p>
“I hope you remember that p>
Mrs. Sullivan clutched her chest, fuming. She turned and urged Rebecca to hurry.
“Get these gifts to KINY Group immediately. I personally selected every one. I’m sure that new female executive will be impressed and give Stone Group the considerationit deserves content
Rebecca rushed out, helping Mrs. Sullivan with the bags.
“What female executive?” Penelope asked.
Rebecca explained, “The department at KINY Group handling the mall project has a new person in charge a woman. We need to get on her good side. It finally makes sense why my designs weren’t approved p>
“Hmph, why are you telling her so much?” Mrs. Sullivan said with a sneer. “She used to lord her connection to Nathan over us. She can’t do that anymore, can she? They have a new boss. Let’s see her try to cozy up to this new woman. On what grounds? She doesn’t even have the right to meet her p>
With that, the two of them left, laden with gifts. Penelope just shook her head and laughed.
The “female executive” they were so desperate to impress… was her.
Did she really need to get on her own good side?