Chapter 662: Is this the twist I didn't see coming?

Orders.

According to Nathaniel, his operation wasn't that complicated. He would receive requests and then ask his clients for some information to ensure a better outcome. After all, Nathaniel was known for his efficient work and good results.

Penny didn't doubt that.

In other words, after gathering little information from his client, it was Nathaniel who would concoct the whole plan. He was responsible for starting the scheme and continuing it until the end. His client would only be there to harvest when the time was ripe.

At this particular request, though, he was asked to use Jonathan Pierson as an alias.

"I see." Penny nodded in understanding. "Obviously, you know that there's no person named Jonathan Pierson in the Pierson family registry."

"That's why I didn't mind. After all, I'm going to use an alias, anyway."

"Right."

Nathaniel huffed, becoming a bit calmer as they talked. "If you're satisfied, then I'm leaving."

"Okay."

Having said that, Nathaniel idled and studied her lack of interest in him. He sighed

and turned on his heel, about to leave, when Penny spoke again.

you step out of here, do you think you're

chuckled derisively. "That's none of

watching him look back at her again. The corners of her mouth hooked up the moment their eyes met. "My husband is not interested in you,

pushed herself up, keeping her gaze locked with his. "It's interesting,

insulting me to the point of degrading me,

help. In return, I want you to do things for me. You're used to working alone, but if you accept my offer, there will be orders,

at that. But if you don't want to, then... let it be. I'll leave you alone as long as you leave me and my family alone. Otherwise, you'd find yourself choosing which of the pits you'd like to

a whole night to think about my offer." Penny placed the cloth beside her plate. "Good

at him. Nathaniel, on the other hand,

he dragged the chair back and sat down again. He glanced at the food

table were actually

store-he recognized it as if it was

he whispered to himself, staring at

a last supper. Penny had asked him to join her for dinner, not because she wanted to treat him to his last meal. She invited him to dinner to tell him in a very subtle

was nothing he could hide from her. These

"Hah..." Another shallow laugh

on the plate. He stared at it, flipping it a bit, only to see that its expiry date was a day from now. His expression contorted, a sense of dread crawling from the pit of his stomach

before its expiry date," he whispered, turning his head in the direction where Penny had left. "Does she also

he wouldn't be surprised if that was

breath escaped him as he unwrapped the packaging and took a huge bite. There were more dishes on the table, but he focused on this one. Sitting idle in the chair,

be easy, but considering how long I've been held captive here shows that Zoren Pierson is not interested in me or

the other hand...' His lips curved down a little as his jaw tightened.

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