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.

you should go ask

and James were worse than Raymond. They wore the mask of principle, but they destroyed people without shedding blood. His throat tightened. At

"I understand."

nothing more and drove off. The other cars followed. 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

in

your child, and you wanted her so badly. Since Diana has spoken, I can't stop it anymore. Congratulations. You finally got what

The message was clear: "Look at the trash you fought so hard

insult and forced

staff to clean your place tomorrow.In a few

argued at once, "Mother, I still want to stay here and

they need you?" Genie

He could not accept that. If he moved out, returning would become impossible. He looked at his father for support, but Cyrus cut in sharply, "Do you have a

at the child," Genie said. She waved

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