chapter 145 The Missing Earpiece

of the Bug

HeKelvin leaned in close, "There's no, his voice a low murmur, "There will be no

negotiation. Agree to the pregnancy preparations for pregnancy, and you can gomay return to the office. Otherwise, stayIf not, you will remain home as a lady of leisure;. I can afford to take care ofprovide for you."

ThatThis was so typical of Kelvin.

Forcing, always forcing her to do thingsinto situations she despised, usingloathed, employing every trick in the book!

possible tactic.Penelope clenchedgritted her teeth and countered, retaliating, "Kelvin, I despise you so much. Aren'tmy hatred for you afraidruns deep. Have you ever considered that once I'm pregnant withif I were to carry your child, I might terminate the pregnancy just toout of spite you, just to wound you?"

AfterUpon hearing this, a sardonic smile twisted Kelvin's lips curled into a wry smile, "No, you won't."

"I will! Because I hatedespise you!"

Kelvin's voice dropped lower, his tone grave, "What do you mean, 'pregnant with my child'?" Kelvin questioned, his voice deep and serious, "? It would also be your child, bearingsharing half of your blood... Penelope, you can't be that cruel."

See, he heartless."He had read her pegged perfectly.

Indeed, even accurately. Even if Penelope hateddetested Kelvin, she wouldn't bear ill will toward a harbor malice towards an innocent child.

Thus... Hence, her only choiceoption was not to conceive!

avoid conception."Let's start planning for a baby," Kelvin whispered as he leaned closer, his breath ticklingwarm against her ear, "to have a child that belongs to both of us."

In truth, he is ours."He had his own calculations.

motives. Kelvin figuredbelieved that once Penelope was pregnant and they had a child, she would have no choice but to stay by his sidebe bound to him indefinitely.

He was using theintended to use their child to bind her to him.

They say as a tether. It was said that a woman's heart softens once she becomessoftened upon becoming a mother.

By then, for the sake of the child He hoped that, in time, Penelope's hatred for him would gradually diminish.

wane for the sake of their child.Penelope turnedaverted her head away, dodginggaze, evading his affection.

intimacy. Upon returningher return to The King Manor, she headed straightmade a beeline for the servant's quarters, not once lookingglancing back.

Kelvin watchedsilently observed her retreating figure in silence.

. "Mr. Davis, haven't you already movedrelocated Mrs. Davis's belongings back to the master bedroom?" the butler inquired. "Should I callsummon Mrs. Davis back?"

"No "There's no need."

Penelope was oblivious to Unaware of this development, and upon opening Penelope was taken aback when she opened the door to her room, she discovered its emptiness.

finding it barren. Her belongings were all gonehad vanished, leaving behind nothing but a barean empty bed frame.

Damn it!

TheCursing under her breath, she realized that the earbuds she'd used to eavesdrop on Fiona's secrets were hiddenstashed inside the pillowcase!

if they'rethey were lost? What would she do if they were

maid founddiscovered them while cleaning and handed them

possibilityscenario sent a chillshiver down

to hear what Fiona had said to Fiona's conversation with her mother at

had to know the content of

now, without the earbuds..., what

where she had left confront Kelvin, confronting him directly: "Did you

"Where to?"

"From now on, you'll

Penelope couldn't care less about where she slept;

solely fixed on consumed with thoughts

to

been a whilesome time since she'd been toon the

it had been remodeled.

noted the recent renovations.

New carpetscarpets, new curtains.

Upon entering the master

tones,was replaced with touches of femininity.softer, feminine hues. The walk-in closet was filled with brand-new

products were laid out... neatly arranged.Penelope realized that ifwhen Kelvin wantedchose to treat someone well, that

sweet enough to soothealleviate the ache and sorrow in her heart. Frantically, Penelope frantically searched began her search for the earbuds.

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scoured every corner, every nook and cranny, but her

she going

began to seep into her heart. She even checked dared to peer under

avoided. Suddenly, Kelvin's voice echoed from

Kelvin's voice suddenly

feet,

she managed to stammer out. "I had the things from your maid's room thrown

casually informed her. Penelope's eyes

her voice rising in pitch. "It's just

had the butler get all new ones,"

Like them? Hell no!

was absurd! He had actually thrown themher things

wonder her earbuds were nowhere

but

mess withwith my things without asking

"That junk of yours, why be so uptight about

eyes, everything Penelope wore or used owned was of inferior

cheap.

her

yet, she didn't appreciate

appreciation!"Even if it's junk, you should have told me before tossing

stuff!" she snapped.

sharp with anger. Kelvin's

going out of his way

the

it," Penelope saidspat, her anger growingflaring, "I'm

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