Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 624

Genie Duncan nearly failed to hide her smile. She covered her mouth in mock surprise and turned to her husband, Cyrus Wolfen.

"Oh, Cyrus, what are we supposed to do now?" Eric's expression changed completely. He did not spare Penelope a glance. His eyes locked on the driver.

"What do you mean she is not a Hutton? If that's true, then tell Raymond that the woman I want to marry has always been the youngest heiress."

"Mr. Wolfen, you should be careful with words like that," the driver replied with a thin smile. "Our employer has a bad temper.I worry he might kill you." He pressed the accelerator and prepared to leave.

Panic seized Eric. He ignored the mocking looks from his family and grabbed the car door. His voice dropped into a plea.

"Please help me pass on a message to Raymond. I really can't marry Penelope."

Marriage to her would ruin him. She had no background, no intelligence, and no value. She would bring nothing but trouble. The driver tapped the brake and glanced at him with calm indifference.

came from Ms. Diana. If you're unwilling, you should go

mask of principle, but they destroyed people without shedding blood. His throat

"I understand."

yard. Only Penelope and the Wolfens remained. Eric finally turned his dark gaze on her. Penelope shivered. She had braced herself for this moment, yet the chill still crept through her. The burns on his face looked vicious. Scar tissue twisted

spoke in a gentle,

sisters-in-law. Still, she's carrying your child, and

message was clear: "Look at the

insult

mercy, "Since you'll marry her, I'll send staff to clean your

still want to stay here and keep Grandpa

would they need you?" Genie

moved out, returning would become impossible. He looked at his father for support, but Cyrus cut in sharply, "Do you have a problem

child," Genie said.

the family had seen enough and dispersed