My Extraordinary Wife

He still ended up throwing a birthday banquet for her.

Men.

Penelope’s determination to seduce Dixon was reignited at the thought of possibly becoming the next Mrs. Haddock.

With that thought in mind, she smiled at Jenny haughtily. In her head, it was a graceful and elegant smile. “Jenny, thank you so much for coming today. It means the world to me.”

Jenny felt a sense of unease at Penelope’s words.

Why is she acting all high and mighty? Just because she got welcomed back into her rich family doesn’t mean she’ll become the queen overnight. Dixon wouldn’t have needed to throw her a banquet if she were so powerful.

She didn’t show any of her disdain on her face. Instead, she plastered a fake smile on her face as she asked, “Is that a branded necklace? It looks so expensive and classy!”

Penelope’s eyes glinted maliciously despite her gentle smile.

“Oh, this old thing? It’s just a regular necklace. It wasn’t expensive at all,” she said in a casual tone. “It’s a design by X called Azure.”

She instinctively began to stroke the pendant hanging from the delicate chain. “This is a pretty rare blue diamond, too. I’ve always loved her work. You know what a big fan of hers I am.”

However, Azure wasn’t a recent design. In fact, it was quite an old design⁠—a classic from X’s earlier years.

Her older works hadn’t been as well received before as they were now. She wasn’t as famous and had much fewer fans then.

been so perfect.

as expensive either. After all, they used to be worth much

Penelope got her hands on the

chance to buy any of X’s designs because they were now

beloved daughter of the Holt family, but they still weren’t well-equipped enough to spend so much money

the idea that

never going to want for anything ever again at the Count’s Mansion. In fact, I bet that uncle of yours would even get you the stars in the sky if

and respect behind her words still made Penelope feel as though she had spent her money wisely. She silently patted herself on the back for choosing to

glee she felt, she still remained calm and said modestly, “My uncle truly is

you belong in the Yates family anyway. You were born into it,” Jenny said, barely managing to hide

gush out

she

however, couldn’t stop glancing over at the reporters who were standing not too far off as she

and brag about how well the mother-daughter

to get in their good books after returning to Lake

perfect, rich image had been curated, Penelope no longer had to worry about suitors. All the handsome, rich young bachelors

was a prime

practically glowing with

too and was starting to wonder why they had all shown up. Is

graciously and maintained her elegant stature. She silently promised herself that she would not lose to someone

was, she was determined not to show it. “Penelope, the banquet Mr. Haddock is throwing for you is a pretty huge

acquaintances, that’s all,” Penelope said shyly. However, her blushing cheeks