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.

If you're unwilling, you

of principle, but they destroyed

"I understand."

Silence spread across the vast front 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 even his eyes.

spoke in a gentle,

child, and you wanted her so badly. Since Diana has spoken,

blade. The message was clear: "Look at

the insult and forced a

without mercy, "Since you'll marry her, I'll send staff to clean your place tomorrow.In a few days,

argued at once, "Mother, I still want to

they need

for support, but Cyrus cut in sharply, "Do you have a problem with your stepmother's arrangement? Look at the mess

at the child," Genie

of the family had seen enough and dispersed quickly. The elderly couple followed them