Chapter 453
After making up her mind, Penelope couldn’t help but feel a sense of triumph. Turning to the man beside her, she inquired, “Hey Krister, where’s Michael Cooper right now? When’s he coming back?” “Mr. Cooper’s tangled up with some urgent matters and will likely be back later this evening. Miss Turner, would you care to stay for dinner?” Penelope nodded.
“Alright, I’ll stay,” she decided.
After speaking, she looked over at the door of the room that had been closed earlier, letting out a snort.
“This place… Michael hasn’t been here for quite some time, has he? Yet now, he’s back just because of that woman p>
The more she thought about it, the angrier Penelope became, regretting not having pushed the woman harder earlier. She should have taught her a more memorable lesson.
Well, no matter. If she ends up staying here frequently, there would be plenty of opportunities to deal with that woman.
Once she decided to stay, Penelope instructed Krister to have the staff prepare a room for her, and also to have her luggage brought over. She took up residence, taking a room near Michael Cooper’s.
It was three hours later by the time everything was settled. Penelope lay on her large bed for a while before stepping out to find Krister.
“By the way, has that woman Michael brought back caused any trouble?” she asked.
Krister, who had been assisting Penelope, hadn’t paid attention to Eva’s situation. Surprised by the question, he shook his head: “No, nothing p>
Penelope was taken aback, ” Isn’t it true that she doesn’t want to be with Michael at all? She’s been locked up in a room and hasn’t made a fuss. Don’t you find that strange p>
At this point, it seemed to dawn on Krister as well.
But Penelope was thinking entirely differently, “Is the information you guys got even accurate? She seems pretty content, not kicking up a fuss at all. She must have been eager to come in the first place, right?” Krister was at a loss for words.
Indeed, they were not on the same wavelength.
Krister grew concerned. After all, he knew some of the backstory – Ms. Hansen truly hadn’t wanted to come; it wasn’t an act. But considering how things looked now p>
A thought struck Krister, and his expression changed.
Oh no, when Miss Turner pushed her earlier, she didn’t injure her, did she?
The push had been far from gentle, and he feared the worst p>
Sadly, Penelope just couldn’t align with his way of thinking; she still believed that Eva was all for show.
“She really knows how to play hard-to-get with Michael Cooper, doesn’t she? This woman is so cunning and malicious p>
Krister simply stood there, speechless.
He decided he should check on the situation himself.
As Krister was about to leave, Penelope stopped him. “Hey, Krister, could you call and find out when Michael Cooper is coming back? I miss him so much.” Krister hesitated. “Miss Turner, I’m afraid I may have to stop by Ms. Hansen’s p>
“Why bother with her? If she wants to put on an act, just let her be. Forget about it,” Penelope insisted. With that, she grabbed Krister’s arm and pulled him away.
They had barely reached the bottom of the stairs when a noise from outside caught their attention.
“Aha!” Penelope perked up as she recognized the voice outside. “That sounds like Michael Cooper’s back p>
She released Krister’s arm and dashed toward the front door, shouting, “Michael Cooper! You’re back p>
Michael Cooper had just walked in and handed his coat to a servant when he was confronted by Penelope’s sudden appearance. His eyes narrowed, “Penelope? What are you doing here?” His aloofness made Penelope halt in her tracks. “I missed you and thought I’d drop by,” she said in a small voice.
To Michael Cooper, she might as well have been a stranger. After her explanation, he coldly ordered, “Someone, escort her back p>
Krister, who had followed along, nodded in compliance.
“Of course, Mr. Cooper p>
“No!” Penelope protested immediately. “Michael, we haven’t seen each other for so long, and I finally got some time off to see you. Do you really despise me that much p>
Michael Cooper’s thoughts were clearly elsewhere. Even as he heard her plea, it didn’t move him. “I don’t have time for this right now. You should go, and we can possibly meet another time.” With those words, he turned and walked upstairs.
He had more pressing matters to attend to.
It had been nearly a day since she arrived, and had it not been for his urgent business, he would have been back sooner.
Just then, Penelope called out to him again, unwilling to give up so easily.
“Why isn’t Michael able to entertain me? Is it because of that woman upstairs p>
Michael Cooper, who had been heading upstairs, paused mid-stride and then swiftly turned to face her, his gaze instantly turning icy.
“What did you say?” he demanded.
The next second, his eyes darted to Krister standing beside them.
“Krister p>
Instantly tensing up, Krister stammered an explanation, “I’m sorry, Mr. Cooper. When I brought Ms. Hansen back, Miss Turner just happened to come over p>
“Michael, I’ve heard that you went through a lot of trouble for that woman. But I want to tell you, please don’t be fooled by her. Whatever she says about not wanting to stay with you is all an act. She’s just doing this on purpose to get a better hold on you,” she said earnestly.
On hearing this, Michael Cooper’s eyes narrowed threateningly. “What nonsense are you spouting in my house p>
“It’s true, Michael, if you don’t believe me, then ask Krister!” Penelope pulled Krister into the conversation: “Since she arrived, she’s stayed in her room and hasn’t come out p>
“She hasn’t come out?” Michael Cooper’s attention peaked at this information. “What’s going on p>
Faced with this question, Krister was at a loss for words, frozen in place.
His reaction made Michael Cooper uneasy. Without a second look at whether Penelope wished to leave, he turned and charged upstairs.
He took long, forceful strides, practically leaping up the steps.
“Michael!” Seeing his urgency, Penelope and Krister quickly followed right behind him.
Before Penelope appeared, Michael Cooper had already arranged the room for Eva to stay in, and naturally knew which one was hers. Upon opening the door, what Michael Cooper saw was Eva lying unconscious on the floor.
“Eva p>