From Hatred to Passionate Love Amelia Hart

Chapter 110 Penelope's Obsession A wave of realization washed over Fiona, sparking a sweet giggle from her lips. "Of course... This ring is destined for the true Mrs. Davis." Her heart fluttered like a hummingbird as she delicately lifted the ring, presenting it to Penelope with a flourish.

"It's absolutely breathtaking. Even if the average person saved their entire lives, they'd never be able to afford such a piece," she boasted, a smug smile playing on her lips. "It's simply exquisite. When I wear this, every woman in L.A. will be green with envy." Slipping the ring onto her finger, she twirled it in the sunlight, admiring the way it sparkled. It was a sight to behold, and Fiona was clearly enamored with its bold design. Striding over to Penelope, her eyes sparkled with delight. "Isn't it absolutely spectacular? All thanks to your design." Penelope responded with a gracious smile, "I'd prefer if you didn't mention that I designed it when you wear it out." Her face fell, a bitter edge creeping into her voice as she asked, "Why? Because you can't have it?""Because it doesn't represent my best work as a designer," Penelope retorted coolly. "I wouldn't want people to think that something so tacky and tasteless cfrom me."Fiona's laughter filled the room, a smug smile curling her lips. "You're just jealous because you lost to me!"Penelope rose from her chair, the scrape against the floor echoing through the room. "Sure, every woman in the world is green with envy over you. I won't disturb your cozy little world anymore. I'm leaving.""Wait! You haven't been forgiven for killing my baby!" Fiona's words stopped Penelope in her tracks. "Don't think you're getting off easy!" They had pressured Penelope to end her pregnancy, pushing her relentlessly to the edge.Struggling to maintain her composure, Penelope responded, "The jewelry department's busy right now. We're launching new lines, ramping up marketing - I don't have time. Unless... you want to tank the sales we've seen with 'Adoring Cupid"!" Her best-selling Smile Collection was her trump card. If she lost her baby, it wouldn't just be her work that would suffer; the blow would be both emotional and physical. Fiona was taken aback by Penelope's irrefutable argument. "Mr. Davis, this, this... "Mif. Davis wii' want what's deschor the company, "Penelope-cuchn, Why rasit things here and now?" Just a little longer. A sliver of time. Fiona already wore the ring - the day to present conclusive evidence wasn't far off! Kelvin's gaze was deep and probing as he watched Penelope. "Penelope, go on making excuses." He wondered just how long she could stall. With each passing day, her pregnancy becmore evident, a growing irritation in his sight. Without responding to him, Penelope hurried out. Back in the jewelry department, she felt restless, unsure if the bug would prove crucial. Amid her worries, Monica called her into the office."Chere, listen to this," Monica handed Penelope the specialized earpiece, "We've got something." Eagerly, Penelope put it on. The sound was crystal clear, with no interference."Fiona's wearing the ring; that's why we can hear it so well," Penelope noted. "I just hope it's this effective when it's inside her purse or pocket.""It has to work; we paid a fortune for that little device..." Monica caught herself mid-sentence, covering her mouth at the slip."Was it expensive?" Penelope felt a pang of guilt, "You shouldn't have. I'll pay you back as soon as I get my paycheck.""It's not about the money," Monica reassured her. "What matters is getting the proof!""Right!" They huddled together, intently focused on the conversation unfolding through the earpiece.Fiona was still in Mr. Davis's office. "Mr. Davis, are you free tonight?" "...I'm out of time." Fiona inquired further, "The doctor toldI'm nearly all better. By next week, I should be able to... resnormal, intimate relations." Kelvin stayed silent."Mr. Davis, I really want to have your child... The miscarriage has left a deep emotional scar, but for you, I'm willing to overcit.""We'll talk about it later." Fiona pouted, "We need to seize the moment. Who knows how many 'later opportunities' we'll have. I'll move into the master bedroom with you tonight."Penelope paused at that. Fiona hadn't moved into the master bedroom? She had assumed that when she shifted to the maid's quarters, Fiona had started sharing a bed with Kelvin."No need," Kelvin cut her off bluntly, "Starting tonight, you'll move back to the Riverside Villa.""What?!" "You and Penelope should stay separated to prevent further incidents." Fiona stumbled over her words, unable to form a coherent sentence. She had just settled in and was starting to enjoy it, only to be kicked out again! Fiona felt a wave of dissatisfaction. After a pregnancy and a miscarriage, this was Kelvin's attitude toward her?After a moment of thought, Fiona grew irritated. "Mr. Davis, do you have... feelings for Penelope?""What are you talking about?" "You see her every day, feelings develop, you're fond of her," Fiona complained, "She's so good at seducing men; you're bewitched by her, right?"Penelope was speechless. Fiona thought everyone was like her, constantly trying to charm men! But what surprised Penelope even more was Kelvin's response "Perhaps."Penelope's mind went blank. Even Monica gave her several surprised glances, pressing her headphones tighter, suspecting she had heard wrongly. What did "perhaps" mean? Was Kelvin perhaps enchanted by Penelope? What was this supposed to imply?Fiona had not expected her question to elicit such a response. "Mr. Davis, are you really..." "My relationship with her is none of your concern," Kelvin interjected, "You should stay away from her.""But...""No buts. Fiona, I've always had the feeling that that night..." Kelvin let his voice trail off, hesitating to continue.Penelope waited anxiously. But in the end, Kelvin's words hung in the air unfinished. Fiona departed, and the sound of high- heeled footsteps echoed through the headphones."What was Kelvin going to say?" Monica removed her headphones, her curiosity piqued,

"What about that night? Why did he stop?" Penelope shook her head. That night? Did he and Fiona ever share a night worth Xemembering? Like the way Penelope did with the father of her child?"Fiona's the real piece of work," Monica muttered with a sneer. "Shame, though, her game's so weak that most guys see right through her."

"Kelvin's not most guys. He must have been hexed by her or something!" Penelope just chuckled. The ways of the heart are neverm clear-cut! Once you're in love, you're in love. Monica reminded Penelope, "When you have a moment, brush up on the details of how to use that bug. It has a playback feature, you know, since you can't be glued to your earphones eavesdropping all the time."

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