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!"

her mind. Her hair prickled. She bit her

unsteady. After a long moment, she released a

Eric's child. Until the baby was born, he

sum. Eric was unmarried and a bastard son. He clung to the old estate, hoping his grandparents' meager affection would earn him a larger share of the inheritance. When they arrived, Penelope saw

a brief moment, her unease

himself. He was not the sole heir, and his face was scarred by burns. Still, Eric was nothing like Caleb,

could still make Sydney pay. ---- Her thoughts settled just as the household poured out to greet them Eric stood at the front, beaming. He had tried more than once to persuade his father to propose to the Huttons on his behalf. Each time,

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 father

Hutton give you trouble

anger. They had met only twice, yet he spoke her name with an

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