From Hatred to Passionate Love Amelia Hart

Chapter 199 Can't You Play Along "Are you certain that if you get the five billion dollars, you'll leave without looking back?" Lily asked.

"That's right." Penelope agreed.

"Weren't you always saying that you and Kelvin were truly in love? That your love couldn't be measured by money?" Lily questioned.

Penelope replied, "We are in love, but the amount you offered was too much to refuse." With that, she turned on her heel in a smooth motion.

But after only a couple of steps, Penelope froze in her tracks.

There stood Kelvin, his eyes fixed on her, his face a mask of displeasure.

How long had he been there? Had he heard everything? "Five billion dollars?" Kelvin took strides toward her, "Is that my value to you?" So, he had heard.

Penelope swallowed hard. "It's a huge sum... beyond Lily's reach," she said, nonchalantly.

Kelvin narrowed his eyes. "So, if someone could afford it, you would agree to leave?" he asked.

"I've been wanting to leave even without the money, let alone being offered so much," Penelope muttered.

His expression instantly darkened into something terrifying.

Kelvin yanked Penelope to his side, his gaze icy as it swept across Anthony.

It was a look most couldn't withstand.

"Kelvin, I-I-I..." Anthony wanted to say something.

"Cut out these schemes," Kelvin said sharply. "You can't even cup with five million dollars, so how do you have the nerve to approach Penelope with an offer to make her leave?" Anthony chuckled nervously, saying, "But see, you protect her, yet she's willing to leave for money. Kelvin, I was testing her for you. This kind of woman is vain, only sees dollar signs, and she's just not worthy of you!" "Exactly," Lily chimed in quickly, "We were doing it for the Davis family, to show you Penelope's true colors..." Kelvin spoke coldly, "I've tolerated these tricks from you two already. If there's a third time, you and your son will vanish from LA for good!" He had an aura of formidable authority, his eyes radiating bitterness and contempt. Dropping the ultimatum, Kelvin stormed out of the cafe, dragging Penelope along.

Lily and Anthony, too frightened to utter a word, slunk away.

Kelvin marched at a brisk pace, not looking back, forcing Penelope almost to run to keep up.

She struggled a few times. "Letgo, I can walk by myself," she demanded.

But he only gripped her tighter.

They reached the executive office, and Kelvin kicked the door open with such force the entire floor seemed to quiver.

Ryan quickly shuffled over and cautiously closed the door.

Oh no, there was going to be a showdown between Mr. and Mrs. Davis! "Kelvin, what are you doing!" Penelope finally broke free, glaring at her reddening wrist, "Why are you so strong!" Penelope stated.

Noticing the red mark on her wrist, Kelvin inwardly acknowledged his own doing. A flicker of regret passed through him.

His anger outweighed everything else, an unstoppable fury simmering within. "Why did you even meet with them, huh?" Kelvin demanded. "Am I only worth five billion dollars to you?" Planning your weekend reading? Ensure you're on nov L5sfor uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! Penelope locked eyes with him, and said, "Mr. Davis, to someone like you, soaring high with a fortune in the billions, five billion dollars is just another project, a simple transaction. But for 99.9% of people out there, that's a fortune, a number too astronomical even to fathom!" Kelvn asked, "So? You would leavefor money, just like that?" Penelope almost laughed in exasperation. "What are you getting so worked up about? Like I said, I'd leave you even without a dime; I'd pay to get away from you!" she scoffed.

"Penelope!" Kelvin shouted.

She didn't stop. "Besides, Lily and her son couldn't cup with that kind of money even if they wanted to. I was messing with them and putting on a show. And you took it seriously?" she rebutted.

Yes.

Kelvin did take it seriously.

His heart ached as he listened to her speak those nonchalant words.

He was aware that her deepest desire was to divorce him and embark on a new life far away. However, he had been avoiding confronting that reality and acknowledging it within himself.

Penelope bit her lip, and said, "Even if I did leave you for five billion dollars, it's only human. How many women could resist such immense wealth? Or do you believe you hold a higher place in my heart than money? "Don't overestimate yourself, Kelvin. How truly considerate have you been towards me? Were your feelings ever genuine? Did you loveunconditionally from the beginning? If you can honestly answer yes, then I, Penelope, would stay without your money, maybe even support you, and endure hardships by your side." "But you're not worthy of it... You've woundedtoo deeply; you don't merit it!" Penelope stated.

Kelvin, unable to contain his emotions, clenched his fists tightly by his sides.

"Penelope, I understand you were simply teasing Anthony, and you had no intention of accepting that money. Why can't you soften up a bit, explain things topatiently, sweet-talka little? Even men appreciate stenderness.

Kelvin was no exception.

He understood that their complicated relationship wouldn't suffer because of the so-called "five billor dollars," but he wished she would cuddle him and tell him it was all an act, just silly talk. Planning your weekend reading? Ensure you're on novi L5sfor uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! But Penelope didn't.

Her words were forceful, each one a sharp knife slicing through his heart! Penelope turned her head away, refusing to look at him. "I don't persuade people. I never have," she said.

Kelvin, agitated, adjusted his tie and turned away, not wanting to look at her either. Otherwise... he feared he might do something to hurt her.

Silence suddenly filled the office.

Penelope realized... she had quite a sharp tongue. Why on earth did she bring up that five-billion-dollar m storyline a complete waste of breath and ton Anthony? Looking back, she might as well have steered the conversation towards Mr. Davis's death.

Who knows, it could have unraveled new leads, and it was a lucky break in the case. After sthought, Penelope muttered sombedy, M "Anthony planned to cause a rift. He knew once I left, you'd scour the earth for me, widening the gap between you and Grandpa Davis. In the chaos, he'd swoop in to take over the Davis family with the old man's backing." "Kelvin, I need to remind you to be wary of him and his mother. Don't let them useto exploit you," she implored.

"Setting aside our vendetta, you're an incredibly successful businessman. No one is more suited to helm the Davis Group," she complimented him.

Penelope chided, "You... you shouldn't and couldn't lose to someone like that." With that, she headed towards the door.

Kelvin's voice reached her, "Knowing that I would search for you desperately, ignoring all obstacles... Penelope, can you please not leave?" Penelope halted in her tracks.

"As long as you stay, nothing and no one can pose a threat to me. Penelope, you're my only, my sole vulnerability." Kelvin offered.

Only and sole.

How fatal.