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
Chapter 73 Only one person was that generous and that eccentric: the fabulously wealthy Mr. Johnson. Penelope didn’t bother asking why he was sending her money in the middle of the night; the reason was bound to be bizarre. She tossed her phone aside and lay back down to sleep.
Chapter 72 “You’re lying! You slept with him p> “Zebulon, I am not you p> “What’s that supposed to mean? Are you accusing me of something p> There was no need for accusations. It was a fact. “I have always been faithful to you p> “Ha p> Her mocking expression
Chapter 71 When a client doesn’t want to talk, don’t disturb them. You’ll only annoy them. It was a hard-earned lesson from years of dealing with clients. Seeing Theodore’s closed eyes, Penelope zipped her lips, determined to leave a good impression. The car hit the highway and immediately got stuck
Chapter 70 Theodore scoffed. Her motives were so transparent. With anyone else, he wouldn’t have indulged it, but p> “Fine p> With Penelope, three minutes, five minutes, or even longer didn’t really matter. The reception ended. Having stuck to her promise of no alcohol, Penelope didn’t need to call for
Chapter 69 Penelope ignored him and sipped the soup. Mushroom soup? It was delicious! “Mr. Stapleton, your mother and I go way back. I’ve practically known you since you were a boy,” Mr. Sullivan began, trying to assume the role of a respected elder. Theodore merely offered a faint smile
Chapter 68 Zebulon’s attitude shifted instantly. If they could get advice from a giant in the world of architecture, their design was sure to be approved. “Penelope should have told me sooner. I would have loved to visit you as well, Mrs. Reed p> Rebecca, though mortified, was also desperate
Chapter 67 With her mind made up, Rebecca pressed on, her voice filled with mock sympathy. “Penelope, doesn’t it hurt you to lie to us like this p> Mrs. Sullivan’s mind raced, and she quickly jumped on board. “We’re not fools,” she scoffed. “You can’t deceive us that easily.” She
Chapter 66 “On one condition p> “A condition p> Penelope glanced down at herself, now modestly covered by his jacket. Surely he wasn’t suggesting… no, that couldn’t be right. He had his… issues. But a medical condition didn’t necessarily mean a lack of desire. “My condition is that you are
Chapter 65 “Of course not! I don’t know how the strap just broke p> Penelope rushed to explain, then remembered. In the banquet hall, when Zebulon had grabbed her shoulder, she had struggled to get free. The strap must have been damaged then, only to break at the most inopportune
Chapter 64 Penelope pursed her lips, hesitating. But as she stood there, Theodore turned and glanced at her. His expression was unreadable, but she thought she saw one of his eyebrows arch slightly. It would be rude not to go over now. Taking a deep breath, she walked toward him,
Chapter 63 Penelope was biding her time, waiting for the crowd around Theodore to disperse so she could dive back into her pitch. Whether he listened or not, she was determined to say her piece. Suddenly, a hand gripped her shoulder. Startled, she turned to see Zebulon. “Go sit in
Chapter 62 “He’s asking if you were in a hurry to leave the house,” he said, his brow furrowed slightly. “What do you mean p> “Your zipper is down p> Panic flared in Penelope’s chest. She quickly reached behind her back, but the reason it was unzipped in the first
Chapter 61 The Sullivans, completely ignored, could only swallow their pride and head inside, their faces dark. An attendant led them to a table somewhere in the middle. After they sat down, they noticed that nearly everyone in the room was looking in the same direction. Their gazes were fixed
Chapter 60 “The Sullivan family will not have a daughter-in-law like you!” Mrs. Sullivan declared. “Zebulon, if you don’t divorce her, you can get out of this family too p> With that, she grabbed Rebecca and stormed out. At the door, she turned back. “And this house, even though it’s
Chapter 59 To ensure Rebecca made a stunning entrance, Mrs. Sullivan had her try on several gowns and ordered multiple makeup changes. They finally settled on a white chiffon strapless dress, light and ethereal, with a large white flower accentuating her slender waist. A professional stylist was brought in to
Chapter 58 Zebulon looked at Penelope’s calm expression and fought the urge to strike her, but her words “touch me, and we’re getting a divorce”-held him back. “Penelope, it seems I’ve been too good to you, letting you think you could do whatever you want,” he snarled. “That ends now.
Chapter 57 The next morning, Penelope returned to Rebecca’s apartment to find Zebulon and Mrs. Sullivan waiting for her, their faces thunderous. Rebecca stood nearby, a look of disappointment on her face. “Penelope, how could you do something so shameless?” Mrs. Sullivan screeched. “You’ve humiliated Zebulon and dragged the Sullivan
Chapter 56 “We had an agreement from the start,” he reminded her coldly. “You wanted to be Mrs. Sullivan, and I wanted a child. But I was never going to leave Penelope. You agreed to those terms p> “But… but I love you,” she sobbed. “I love you so much
Chapter 55 Returning to the Sullivan house was out of the question. By agreeing to the Johnson marriage, she had made her stance clear. She had no intention of letting Zebulon touch her ever again. For now, she went back to Rebecca’s apartment, with Zebulon driving them. On the way,