Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 623

Penelope's hysteria did not move the driver in the slightest. He worked for Raymond. Unlike Diana's or James' men, he had no interest in principles or limits. Raymond's rule had always been simple: as long as he felt good.

The driver lived by it. He slowed without hurry and pulled over. Almost at once, four cars stopped neatly behind them. Only then did Penelope realize this had never been a solo escort. Raymond had sealed every escape route in advance. Even if she fought the driver, she would not get away.

The driver noticed the panic on her face and finally spoke, unhurried. "Ms. Monroe, if you don't cooperate, I'll have Mr. Wolfen come pick you up himself."

He added flatly, "You know what he's like. Marrying him is already a step up for you. If you keep acting like this, looking down on him, and he finds out, your days ahead will be even worse."

"Fuck!"

flashed through her mind. Her hair

her breathing unsteady. After a long moment,

child. Until the baby was

Jouleston's top elites. Their fortune ran deep, and their ancestral estate sat on land worth a staggering sum. Eric was unmarried and a bastard son. He clung to the old estate, hoping his grandparents' meager affection would earn

brief moment,

Eric himself. He was not the sole heir, and his face was scarred by burns. Still, Eric was nothing like Caleb, whose heart belonged to that bitch

the household poured out to greet them Eric stood at the front, beaming.

and say he was sending the woman over. His stepmother's expression darkened at once. His father, however, was delighted. He ordered the household to prepare and welcome this high-status young daughter-in-law. Eric strode forward. When he saw only Penelope step out of the car, a flicker of unease crossed his face. Still, mindful of her family's background, he exchanged a glance with his

Madam Hutton give you trouble after finding out you're carrying

name with an intimacy that made her skin crawl Penelope suppressed the urge to step back. She forced herself to remain still and hummed coolly. She was not as adaptable as she

face in the middle of the night felt like a nightmare waiting to happen.