Chapter 154 “Mrs. York, please, have a seat p> Penelope stood, personally pulling out Mrs. York’s chair, taking her coat to give to the waiter, and then waiting for her to be seated. This series of small, attentive gestures brought a smile to the face of Mrs. York, who had
Chapter 153 “No matter what, he was still your father!” Mr. Lancaster cried out, his voice filled with anguish. Penelope scoffed. “I’m not his biological daughter p> “He raised you p> “My mother raised me p> “You-you ungrateful wretch p> Penelope feigned a wounded expression and called out to Theodore,
Chapter 152 Penelope smiled sweetly. “So, are we still allowed to have careers in Orenth p> “Penelope, I was just joking with you, cuz p> “What a hilarious joke.” Her smile remained, but her eyes were cold as she turned to her mother’s grave. “Why is there a dirty shoe
Chapter 151 “Scared now?” Chasel asked, adjusting his tie with a triumphant smirk. Theodore’s face was grim. He looked like he had absolutely no desire to engage with an idiot. Penelope decided it was time to step in. She wiped away her fake tears, planted her hands on her hips,
Chapter 150 “You piece of trash p> “I’m your aunt p> “I know who you are. Your family is full of them p> “You p> These so-called elders, puffed up with their own importance, assumed Penelope wouldn’t dare touch them. Each of them earned a solid blow for their arrogance.
Chapter 149 Her mother was born in Orenth, married a man from Orenth, and killed her husband in Orenth before fleeing in utter despair. She had forbidden Penelope from attending college here, calling it a place of sorrow for them both. Yet, in the end, she had died in Orenth.
Chapter 148 Lost in the haze of passion, Penelope looked up at Theodore. He told her to trust him, and in that moment, she did. After a night of intimacy that left her feeling completely undone, Theodore carried her to the shower and then tucked her into his large bed.
Chapter 147 It looked bitter, and as she knew from experience, it tasted even worse. Penelope had grown to dread the medicinal soup, reaching the point where the mere sight of it brought tears to her eyes. She glanced over at Theodore. After heating the tonic and setting it before
Chapter 146 A knot formed in Penelope’s stomach as she slowly shuffled toward him. “Mr. Stapleton, what a coincidence seeing you here p> “Here? Where is that, exactly?” Theodore arched an eyebrow. “This lounge p> He scoffed. “I was hungry, so I came to get something to eat p> “You
Chapter 145 All of Zebulon’s earlier bravado vanished. He stood there, wringing his hands, a desperate and fearful look on his face as he struggled to find an explanation. “Penelope… Penelope, I love you p> “Disgusting p> She turned to leave, but Zebulon scrambled after her, blocking her path. “Penelope,
Chapter 144 A small laugh escaped her lips. The sound seemed to fuel their fury, making their glares even more intense. “You’re calling me a murderer, is that right?” Penelope raised an eyebrow. “Then why haven’t you called the police p> Her question hung in the air, and a wave
Chapter 143 Mrs. Sullivan was in a full-blown panic. Her precious heir! “How can you be so calm? Get Rebecca to the hospital, now p> Just then, Penelope noticed the small band-aid wrapped around Mrs. Winters’s finger. Everything clicked into place. A cold smile touched her lips. “You’re right. We
Chapter 142 “You’re petty and consumed by jealousy!” Rebecca screamed. “So you’re getting back at us, trying to make us all grovel at your feet. That’s what you want, isn’t it? To feel powerful p> “Rebecca, how can you say that about me p> “Just drop the act, Penelope! I
Chapter 141 This was rich. Mrs. Winters was actually asking her for a loan. The nerve of this woman was unbelievable. Of course, Penelope was going to refuse, but before she could, Rebecca burst into the room. “Mom, who told you to ask her for money?” she cried, her voice
Chapter 140 “You… you utterly humiliated me!” Rebecca cried, tears finally breaking free and streaming down her face. Mrs. Winters felt no guilt, only a surge of anger. “That’s because you’re a disappointment! Look at Penelope, buying whatever she wants like money is nothing. And then there’s you, completely useless,
Chapter 139 แ It was still early, but the photo had completely chased away any sleepiness Penelope felt. She changed into her workout clothes, planning to go for a morning run. As she headed downstairs, she heard voices coming from the dining room. “You say I’m embarrassing you, but who
Chapter 138 When she answered, she could see he was fresh from a shower, his hair still damp. The steam had flushed his face, making him look even more striking. But before she could get a good look, the camera’s view shifted, and he tossed the phone onto a desk.
Chapter 137 The Sullivan household descended into chaos as the maids frantically called for a doctor. Mrs. Winters was thrown out and had no choice but to return to Penelope’s place. Zebulon dragged Rebecca out of the house, his finger jabbing at her nose. He ordered her to return everything
Chapter 136 After a moment of deliberation, she tossed her pride to the wind. “That’s right p> she declared loudly. “I am his father’s mistress! He loves a passionate, fiery woman like me! He says his wife at home is as exciting as a brick, and that I make him
Chapter 135 “Of course we’re family! A proper, legitimate family!” Mrs. Winters declared, a triumphant glint in her eye. Zebulon rushed forward, trying to stop her. “I’m warning you, don’t talk nonsense p> “Ever since I got here, you’ve treated me with nothing but disrespect! I’m your elder! By rights,