Chapter 42
A/N: This Chapter is dedicated to Shelolo. Oh my God, I love you. Thanks for the gift.
When Penny reached the halls, she was greeted by Hughes, who had a worried expression on her face.
“Miss Penny, are you alright?” Hughes asked staring at her new madam who looked so disorganized and out of place. Her once perfectly tied hair fell all over her face, her dress rumpled and out of place.
Penny followed the woman’s gaze and quickly arranged herself.
“I… I am. Osvaldo can be a little too much sometimes.” Penny managed a smile her voice still hoarse from the exercise she just went through.
“What took you so long? Did you find master?” Penny almost choked at her housekeeper’s words. She couldn’t tell the woman she had just finished sucking their mad master’s dick and he had almost killed her today.
“Yes, and I’ve given him the drugs.” She said calmly her voice cracking a little. No matter how much she tried to act normal, she knew she couldn’t convince Hughes enough. Because right now, the older woman stared at her suspiciously.
“Alright then. Master Chris is here to see you.” Hughes announced. They had been looking for Penny for a good minute now and thought something bad must have happened to her, but seeing that she was fine. Hughes felt relieved.
“What for?” Penny asked still finding it hard to hide the cracked voice now. Maybe it’s best if she says nothing for today. She’d make sure she kills Osvaldo by the time she’s done.
“I have no idea Miss Penny. But I think it’s really important.” Penny nodded and started walking away. But she suddenly stopped in her tracks.
“Don’t go in there, Hughes.” She said calmly. “Mr Osvaldo is not in the best shape. He’ll come out once he’s ready.” Penny added and Hughes nodded immediately.
“Yes, Miss Penny,” Hughes responded with a smile. She was finally glad Penny had arrived. In less than a week, their new madam had removed their workload like it was nothing.
Maybe the saying was really true. True love answers everything.
Hughes stared at the forbidden room one last time and started walking behind her new mistress a beautiful smile on her face.
So what if she was being greedy this one time, they deserve to rest a little from the work they’ve all been through.
If only they found Penny, sooner, the one they had lost would have been here.
When they arrived in the empty lounge, Penny was greeted by Chris. He was in a black suit as always, blonde hair styled to the side. This man standing before her was the last person Penny wanted to see today, but here she went.
For some reason, Christian’s gaze held warmth in it. As if he was somewhat happy to see her, while also masking it with the usual serious face.
“Penelope.” He called softly his eyes on Hughes who quickly gave them the space they needed. The soft click of her heels sounded on the marble floor as she stepped away.
“What do you want?” Penny asked hands crossed as she stared at him.
It’s funny how time moved so fast. This man used to be her world, her everything. The man she had dreamed of spending the rest of her life with. If anyone had told her this man would become her number one hater, Penny would never have believed it.
The pain and betrayal burned deep in her and no matter how much she tried to forget she just couldn’t. Both Chris and Ariana will pay for all of the humiliation they caused her.
“I see you feel no remorse for hurting my mother. You seem to forget your place a lot, Penny p>
Penny didn’t respond to him, she wasn’t in the mood to, plus her throat hurt. She knew if she spoke a lot, she would be hurting herself even more.
“I know why you’re doing this Penelope. But acting this way will never make me love you back.” Penny almost scoffed at his words. Did this man really think she did everything because of him?
“Sending that madman after my mother and yours was out of line Penelope. Doing things like that will never make me notice you. It’ll only make me hate you more.” He continued.
“I’m married to Ariana now Penny. It’s the right thing to do. I’m sorry if I hurt you that day but you should understand the situation. The only thing I regret was not telling you about my plans.” Chris said.
“But for the sake of our past relationship. I wouldn’t mind considering you my side chick. But if you cause trouble for my mother again, I might reconsider the offer.” Penny’s breath caught in her throat. She almost choked.
She could feel her brain exploding at his words.
Was he serious?
Did he really think she still wanted him?
If Osvaldo hadn’t wrecked her inside and out just moments ago, she would’ve slapped this man across the face.
Chris stepped closer, slowly, like he still had the right.
He looked at her like she belonged to him. Like he knew her. The real her. The one who used to laugh, to chase him, to dream of a future with him.
He was so confident. He thought his words had pleased her. That she should be grateful for his attention.
“I’m a married woman now, Christian,” Penny said, her voice low but fierce. “Your brother’s wife. How dare you p>
She slapped his hand off her cheek.
His smirk didn’t waver. “Playing hard to get, are we p>
“We both know you want me, Penny. You always did. You used to beg me to sleep with you. I’m giving you a rare chance here. Don’t ruin it p>
He leaned closer.
“It’s the least I can do for you, given your situation. With my brother… you’ll never know what it means to be with a real man. Only I can give you that p>
Penny stared at him, disgust boiling in her veins.
If he thought she was still the same foolish girl who loved him blindly, he was dead wrong.