Chapter 1726: Humiliation for Breakfast
After a long night of reflection — a night to remind themselves of what they had and what they could lose — morning finally rose once more.
SLAP!
Penny slapped her cheeks and stared at her reflection in the mirror, nodding firmly to herself.
"We can do this," she told herself. "You’ll be fine — everyone’s going to be fine. And..."
She pointed at her reflection. "Nathalie’s a dead woman. I may have forgiven everyone else, but not her."
After her morning mantra, she stepped out of the walk-in closet. Zoren was no longer in their bedroom, but she didn’t bother looking for him. Instead, she flipped her hair and walked out with purpose.
On her way downstairs, she spotted several men standing by the entryway.
Her steps slowed as she eyed the men in suits. It looked like the start of some formal gathering — but they all knew better.
There stood Charles, Haines, Atlas, and Zoren, speaking in hushed tones. It looked like they just engaged in talks as soon as they came in. Considering their conversation the night before, it was no surprise they’d forgotten there were other places in the residence to talk.
"But as I was saying..." Charles trailed off as he noticed someone descending the stairs. He looked up and offered Penny a smile and a nod.
His pause drew everyone’s attention. Zoren, in particular, smiled fondly at his wife. Penny, dressed simply in a shirt and jeans, her hair tied back and her cheeks slightly flushed, was no less stunning than when she was dolled up.
Haines and Atlas both gave her a curt nod as she approached. "Good morning, Penny."