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

derisively. "That's none

is my business if you want to live and change your pathetic ways." She shrugged once more, 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, and honestly, I'm

keeping her gaze locked with his. "It's interesting, so I thought of keeping

airily. "After insulting me to the point of degrading me, you

life, I can help. In return, I want you to do things

her words sink in. "I'll give your pathetic life meaning. I'm good 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

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

without stopping or looking back at him. Nathaniel, on the other hand, stared at

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

table were actually

it as if it was

didn't notice it earlier," he whispered to himself, staring at the food in silence. "She does know

this wasn't her method of a last supper. Penny had asked him to join her for dinner, not because she

he could hide from her. These

"Hah..." Another shallow laugh

it a bit, only to see that its expiry date was a

day before its expiry date," he whispered, turning his head in the direction where Penny had left. "Does she also know I buy this stuff before its expiry date because they are

wouldn't be surprised if that was the

There were more dishes on the table, but he focused on this one. Sitting idle in the chair, Nathaniel had to seriously reconsider her

the Specters,' he thought. 'I know it wasn't going to be easy, but considering how long I've been held captive here shows that Zoren Pierson is not interested in

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

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