Chapter 54 Rebecca wanted to blow everything up, but Penelope wouldn’t let her. This was her game, and no one was stopping it until she was done playing. Rebecca could only lower her head, looking like the source of all the trouble. “Well, I suppose we should do this for
Chapter 53 “On the way here, Zebulon told you about the KINY Group project, didn’t he?” Mr. Sullivan began. “You mean the red underwear p> Mr. Sullivan’s eyes widened. “What red underwear? I’m talking about p> “Has he figured out an explanation yet p> Furious at being interrupted twice, Mr.
Chapter 52 Penelope knew better than anyone what Rebecca was capable of—or rather, what she wasn’t. “Put the word out,” she told Nathan. “Let’s see what other firms come knocking p> Before she had even left the building, Stone Group representatives began bombarding Nathan’s phone with calls. He ignored every
Chapter 51 Penelope woke up shortly before noon, the memories of the previous night hitting her like a tidal wave. Half an hour later, she was sneaking out of the Johnson mansion with her face covered, her cheeks burning with shame. She didn’t remember everything from when she was drunk,
Chapter 50 “Don’t you run from me! Get back here!” she yelled at the imaginary butterfly. Seeing her teetering precariously, the old man cried out to his son. “Catch her before she falls p> Theodore glanced at the time. If it weren’t so late, he would have called the police.
Chapter 49 Since his divorce, Mr. Johnson had never remarried. His only son lived with his ex-wife, leaving him alone in the massive mansion, save for a few distant relatives. However, the house was fully staffed with servants. A young maid named Una led Penelope up to the master bedroom
Chapter 48 The rain seemed to bring a sudden chill, and Penelope felt cold, so incredibly cold. She longed for warmth, for comfort. Without realizing it, she had driven to the Sullivan estate, the place she once called home. She got out of the car and walked unsteadily toward the
Chapter 47 She didn’t know when the rain started, or how she even got back to her car. Staring at the hospital, her mind drifted back three years, to that day. “Your mother came to see you. How can you not know where she is p> She had been in
Chapter 46 Theodore’s face darkened. “Take this with you p> “Dr. Olson said they’re to help you regain your strength. I don’t need them p> Her implication that he was weak made his expression even stormier. “Anyway,” she added cheerfully, “you should drink the broth. Whether it works or not,
Chapter 45 At her words, the secretary standing nearby gasped. “You’re from KINY Group p> Penelope shot her an apologetic smile before turning her attention back to Theodore. “Mr. Stapleton, I hope you can give me a few minutes of your time. I’d like to discuss a potential partnership between
Chapter 44 The receptionist glanced at the bag again, unable to make out its contents. After a moment of hesitation, she decided to call Theodore’s secretarial office. Soon, a female secretary came down to the lobby. “Thank you for making the trip,” the secretary said, extending her hand. “You can
Chapter 43 The next morning, Penelope drove to the old doctor’s clinic. From a distance, she saw a middle-aged woman screaming at the front door. “Some highly respected doctor you are! You’re nothing but a quack, a murderer! My mother is still in the hospital because of you, and if
Chapter 42 “You chose me, and you mentored me. I respected you for that. I even treated you like a father. But as for arranging my marriage to your son She let out a dry, humorless laugh. That wasn’t a kindness; it was a leash. He had been trying to
Chapter 41 “Alright, everyone, take a look at this,” Penelope announced, her phone recording as she narrated her ordeal. “This is what Stone Group does they work you to the bone, and the second you land a huge project, they throw you away for no reason! But that’s not all.
Chapter 40 He was so furious at Zebulon’s words that his hands trembled, nearly dropping the plate. “Penelope, please, eat the pasta,” Zebulon said, his tone practically pleading. But Penelope’s expression remained like ice. “Just go p> “Penelope p> “I don’t believe a single word of the story you just
Chapter 39 As it turned out, Zebulon did come. He arrived in forty-five minutes, not even the full hour. The drive from the Sullivan estate to Rebecca’s apartment took forty minutes, and that was if you were speeding. It meant that even though he hadn’t called, Zebulon had been watching
Chapter 38 “A complete mess p> Penelope smiled. In college, she had won gold medals in numerous design competitions. Rebecca had always participated too, but the best she’d ever done was an honorable mention. Rebecca, however, always blamed the judges, convinced she was an undiscovered genius. “Just a friendly reminder,”
Chapter 37 Penelope sat on the couch, munching on an apple and watching TV, while Rebecca bustled around, preparing the guest room for her. When she was done, she came and sat next to Penelope, her face a mask of gentle concern. “All couples have disagreements,” she said, her voice
Chapter 36 With that, Theodore angrily ended the call. On the other end, Mr. Johnson waited until he was sure the line was dead, then burst out laughing. His son, the man who hadn’t shown a flicker of emotion in years, was angry? It had to be the daughter-in-law he’d
Chapter 35 The morning after brought a splitting headache. Penelope shook her head a few times, trying to clear the fog. When she finally managed to open her eyes, she found herself on a massive hotel bed, tied up with what felt like strips of fabric. Panic surged through her.