Chapter 364
Furious, Penelope wanted to confront Hamilton on Natalie’s behalf, but Theodore pulled her away.
“It’s their family business. Let’s not get involved p>
Penelope pouted. “You’re just defending your best friend p>
Theodore wrapped an arm around her and studied her face again. Even the faint redness was gone. “I knew you wouldn’t lose a fight p>
She sniffed. “What if I had actually gotten hurt p>
His expression hardened. “Then their lives would have been very difficult from that day forward p>
Penelope melted, snuggling against his chest. “My husband is the best. I love you so much p>
That night, they went back to Theodore’s villa in the city center. After a shared shower and some private time, Norton and Timothy returned. Theodore gave Norton a stern lecture and cut off his allowance.
Seeing Norton’s long face and Timothy’s equally glum expression, Penelope swooped in.
“I have a job for you two, a chance to make some money. Interested p>
Norton scoffed. “I don’t do jobs. My brother won’t actually let me starve p>
“If you succeed, you’ll each get ten thousand dollars p>
“Ten thousand?” Norton’s eyes widened. “What kind of job pays that much? You’re not asking me to sell my p>
“Don’t be ridiculous. You just have to sell a little bit of your brainpower p>
“I can do that. My brain is full of power p>
Penelope’s eye twitched. She looked at Timothy, who shrugged, indicating he was willing to do anything for money. So she told them about her promise to Mrs. Higgins to help her son improve his test scores by thirty to fifty points on next week’s exam.
Timothy scoffed. “Thirty to fifty points in one week? I’m a human, not a god. Find someone else p>
“That’s impossible,” Norton agreed.
“It’s very possible,” Penelope said with an air of mystery. “I have a plan. You just have to do exactly as I say p>
The three of them huddled together,
them
and Penelope sealed the deal with a high-five for each of them. “The Triangle Alliance is officially formed! If we pull this off, I’ll split my bonus with you It’ll be much more than tên grand. You’re in for a big surprise p>
Her words motivated Norton and Timothy, who immediately began strategizing.
Yawning, Penelope headed upstairs, only to be intercepted by Theodore, who pulled her into a long, lingering kiss.
“That Higgins Group project,” he asked. “What are your real chances of landing it?” “Uh, about ten percent p>
Theodore couldn’t help but laugh. “I believe you just committed fraud against two university students.” She had high-fived them and made grand promises, making them think it was a sure thing.
Penelope looked at him with utmost sincerity. “They’re going to enter the
real world soon. They’re bound to
‘el
run into scammers. Im just giving them a little inoculation. Now they’ll be less likely to fall for it in the future p>
“You’re a scammer p>
A week later, Mrs. Higgins’s son took his midterm exams. Two weeks after that, the results were in.
His score had increased by fifty-six points.
Mrs. Higgins met with Penelope, her face a picture of disbelief. “How on earth did you do it p>
Penelope adopted a mysterious tone. “There’s a method to effective learning. Through years of research and practice I’ve developed a highly efficient study system. Tell you what, Mrs. Higgins, let me tutor your son. I guarantee he’ll improve by another fifty points on his final exams p>
Mrs. Higgins nodded eagerly. “Yes, yes, of course p>
“And about that shopping center project for the Higgins Group p>
A shrewd look entered Mrs. Higgins’s eyes. “Have your people come to my office
tomorrow. We’ll discuss the details p>