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.

it in Penelope's

denied any involvement in the

this is a serious matter. Stealing something of such value is a criminal act!" Kennedy announced, feigning righteousness. "We should involve the authorities,

fingers on

you have anything to say in your

and I have no motive to

it found in your

that she had taken the

Penelope finally spoke up. "If you're skeptical, Mr. Davis, you can reach out to Mr. Foster right now. Let's resolve this in person."

hearing the details, despite his confusion regarding Penelope's intentions, he still

given by me to Penelope." Kelvin then asked, "And why

Timothy was grasping at straws, "She's curious if this exceptional craftsmanship can be incorporated into the production of 'Adoring

glanced at Penelope,

"Precisely

or she'd be thrown to

was dumbfounded, "Mr.

should concentrate on your responsibilities," Timothy admonished,

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I supposed to know the ring was a gift for

"Leave, now."

had ensnared Penelope, but instead, she

exited with a sullen

to argue, but Kelvin was not

the ring, he asked, "What's the

are genuinely

you the authority to gift this ring to

whether it's given to you or to

have you had too much free

manageable, I

that I

have a meeting to attend." Timothy made a hasty exit, "My memory seems to

He dashed off.

standing there, entirely

the misunderstanding

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