Chapter 7

The unexpected appearance of Derek Harvey left Penny and her family reeling from the sudden, inexplicable turn of events.

Curiosity got the better of Benson when they were back at the dining table, continuing their breakfast. “Your words came true when you’d said Mr. Harvey would show up today to apologize in person.” He cast an inquisitive glance at Nathan, “Do you have something to do with this?”

“How could this be possible? I’m sure that it’s merely a coincidence.” Leah snorted, “He hardly had stepped out of the house the entire night. There’s no way that he could be involved,” she insisted.

like him could get Mr. Harvey to show

with horrible nightmares, reminding him of what karma

hours of the morning.” She shrugged, “He was merely following his

a devout believer who had never skipped a prayer throughout her life. Hence she would attribute all unexplained events to karma,

skeptical of Leah’s explanation; he

when all he had done was loitering around doing nothing. How could he

down to Derek Harvey’s own conscience, which had prompted

Penny about the whole matter. She reckoned that it was likely

takes a monster to kill a monster. There would be no suitable candidate for the job,

she knew that it was all due to the influence of Thomas Dunn, whom of which

time. Their luck would run out soon, and it was vital for Nathan

...

Villa

Smith and Paul Smith, his eldest and his third son, was having a conversation in

the hook and, calling

would not want to meddle with Penny’s lunatic boyfriend A mad and penniless guy like him has nothing to lose. Mr. Harvey knew better than to waste his time with

Samuel talk about Penny and Nathan. “It sickens me to the core whenever I hear her name. What have I done to deserve such a shameless granddaughter like her? She

baneful suggestion, “Dad, since we’re having your seventieth birthday banquet tomorrow, why don’t we banish Benson and his family from

along, “Yes, Dad. Wouldn’t it be an utter humiliation in front of our friends and relatives to let them attend your anniversary

disagreement, “Now that Mr. Harvey had the leniency to let them off the hook, what would others think of us if

her family were delighted to know that they had been invited to her grandpa’s seventieth birthday banquet, which would be held

the Smith family since Sean had given them the green light

they had tried to think of a suitable birthday

that we can’t afford something lavish, but we shouldn’t give him something too cheap either, or it could reflect badly on us.” Penny suggested, “We should think of a present that is moderately priced, yet useful and meaningful to

think of one, but it was easier said

made the bold call, “Why don’t you just leave it to me? I assure

this?” Penny eyed him skeptically, “Do you really think that you can find a present that would please grandpa on

what to do.” Nathan offered her a confident

need a present for Sean Smith, who will celebrate his birthday tomorrow. The present doesn’t have to be most lavish, but it must be the best for

Dunne

...

The following day.

Penny and her family, as they prepared themselves for Sean’s birthday

about to leave the house, Penny asked Nathan whether he had the present ready. It had

it is.” Nathan smiled,

an

sealed up in

Sean’s response

could this tiny little pill be our birthday present? Are you out of your

ago, its name is Phoenixia. It was made with the rarest and most precious medicinal herbs and ingredients that have a

was a gift carefully chosen by Colin

knew that Sean was flushed with cash; he was never short

he was aging and plagued with the three highs;

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