Chapter 109 The Desire to Witness the Wearing

"You have some audacity!" Kennedy's voice echoed with incredulity. "Have you lost all sense of rationality, involving yourself with such a hefty sum? Are you courting a life sentence?"

A fleeting moment of terror washed over Penelope, but it was quickly replaced by an unexpected tranquility.

"It's merely a wedding ring in my purse; does that instantly brand me a thief? You can't hurl accusations without substantial proof," she countered.

"And why, may I ask, are you, of all people, in possession of that ring? Who do you think you are?"

"I was intending to give the ring to Jo-"

"Enough with hiding behind Mr. Foster," Kennedy interrupted, not allowing her to finish her explanation. "We must see Mr. Davis immediately! This is a grave matter; only he can make the final decision."

Consult Kelvin?

That was an unthinkable proposition!

Penelope spun on her heels to escape, but Kennedy seized her blouse, dragging her into the elevator. "We must go!" he insisted.

She dared not resist too vigorously, mindful of the child she was carrying, thus she was powerless against Kennedy's physical might.

In the CEO's office.

Kelvin looked up to see a disheveled and visibly flustered Penelope before him.

"What's the cause of this commotion?" he inquired, his tone restrained.

Kennedy was quick to inform: "Mr. Davis, Penelope has committed theft! And it's your wedding ring that she's pilfered!"

"The wedding ring?"

"Indeed. I saw her exiting the elevator, acting suspiciously and clutching her purse. I had an inkling something was amiss, so I confronted her, and sure enough, discovered the ring in her bag!"

Nermiecry Harrereer Neminutter ring Jox. W. Davis; pitase examirenths?!"

Kelvin cast a glance at it.

Indeed, it was the ring he had planned to present to Fiona.

was it in Penelope's

adamantly denied any involvement

something of such value is a criminal act!" Kennedy announced, feigning righteousness. "We should involve the authorities, let them deal with

fingers on the

said, "do you have

didn't steal the wedding ring, and

it

had taken the

"If you're skeptical, Mr. Davis, you can reach

regarding Penelope's

confirmed. "The ring was given by me to Penelope." Kelvin then

incredibly intricate, a rarity," Timothy was grasping at

glanced at Penelope, "Isn't

Penelope quickly concurred, "Precisely as Mr.

had to be quick-witted, or she'd

"Mr. Davis,

your responsibilities," Timothy admonished,

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how was I supposed to know the ring was

"Leave, now."

thought she had ensnared Penelope, but instead, she received a

exited with a sullen

Kelvin was not one to be

asked, "What's the purpose of this

are

to gift this ring to

all family here, whether it's given to you or to

had too much free

been manageable, I

project in Africa that I believe you'd be...

Timothy made a

He dashed off.

standing there,

Davis," she began politely, "now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, I

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