Chapter 16 Zoey's pupils suddenly cont She stared at the blood - stained dagger in Caiden's hand , her legs involuntarily going weak . Her subordinates clearly destroyed all the evidence , how could he ... Surprised ? Caiden gently cut her throat with the tip of the knife , his voice as soft as if he were coaxing a child . " Did you think throwing the weapon into the lake would guarantee your safety ? " He coldly grabbed Zoey's hair and dragged her to the crystal coffin , pointing at the man lying next to the coffin with a thread - like breath , sneering , " Your henchman chose life between sincerity and life . " No ... Zoey shook her head frantically , more fresh blood pouring from the wound in her throat . Skylar was forcibly taken out of the villa by the men in black . The child was so scared that he cried loudly , shouting in despair , " Mom , save me ! " Son ! Zoey's eyes widened in horror as she knelt at Caiden's feet , her voice trembling . " You have every reason to hate me , but I beg you to spare Skylar . He is your own flesh and blood ! " No , Skylar was the driver for your family , the Breslin family , not mine . Caiden caressed the crystal coffin , his eyes so gentle it was chilling : " A mother's debt must be repaid , as desperate as Penelope was before she 0.00 % 02:38 died , so shall your son taste it all . " Bring him to the orphanage , the dirtiest and most run - down one . Zoey begged him desperately , but it was in vain . Suddenly , the TV suddenly broadcasted Skylar's heart - wrenching cry : " Mom , I want my mom ! " Zoey's expression changed drastically as she turned around . Watching the TV screen , the three - year - old son was roughly thrown next to the orphanage iron gate , his thin figure shivering in the pouring rain . You are a lunatic ! Zoey's eyes were full of resentment , and the blood gushing from her neck splattered on the floor . " Our first intimacy was the result of your mother drugging me , but after that , it was all you coming to me willingly ! " You used a whip to beat me , saying it would be better if Penelope could be so obedient ... Caiden's body suddenly stiffened . Memories surged out like poisonous snakes . In the dim attic , he wielded a whip and lashed Zoey , breathing heavily : " Penelope is too innocent , too pure ... I dare not let her see this bloody side of me ... " Caiden ! Zoey's scream brought him back to reality . " You are the one who killed her ! " ~ It was your own sexual perversion that made me please you and satisfy you , for fear of scaring your wife ! 0.00 % 02:38 It was your favoritism and indulgence towards me that gave me the ambition to rise to power , so the real person who killed killed your wife was yourself ! Shut up ! Caiden shouted angrily , slamming his fist on the dining table , feeling the sharp pain of his knuckles shattering . What was even more painful was his chest , as if it had been cut open alive , revealing the bloody truth . He stumbled and knelt down beside the coffin , trembling as he lifted the stiff , blue hand of the dead woman . Penelope , I loved you so much , I couldn't bear to hurt you at all ... Caiden's hot tears soaked the delicate curls of the corpse : " I was just ... afraid that you would despise me , reject me . In a daze , more memories flooded towards him like a tide . Sixteen - year - old Penelope was wrapping the wound on his hand in the medical room , her fingertips trembling slightly . " Don't hurt yourself like this in the future ... On their wedding night , he restrained his violent impulses and took a cold shower for half an hour . When he came back , he saw her sitting on the bed , hugging a pillow , her eyes shining brightly : " Caiden , I've been waiting for you for a long time ... " I could have told you ... , he choked out as he kissed her pale fingers , " You love me so much , you would have understood ... " The crystal coffin reflected his twisted face , momentarily transforming 0.00 % 02.38 Chapter 16 into Penelope's disappointed and hateful gaze . Caiden suddenly felt a strong sense of regret in his heart . If he had known today , he shouldn't have looked for Zoey in the first place ... But it was all too late , Penelope had left him forever ! 288 Vouchers He picked up Zoey , covered in blood , feeling completely hopeless , gritted his teeth and said , " Penelope , the pain you suffered in your lifetime , I will make Zoey pay back a thousand times ! " **** Title: Crown of Vengeance In "Crown of Vengeance" by CrushReel, delve into a gripping tale of betrayal and redemption. Unravel the intricate web of deceit as a woman's life is shattered by family secrets and a tragic twist of fate. Amid themes of revenge, family dynamics, and dark revelations, this ongoing drama unfolds within the walls of a mysterious mansion where past wrongs resurface to haunt the present. Discover the depths of human emotion as our protagonist navigates a world filled with deception and hidden agendas. What sets "Crown of Vengeance" apart is its nuanced exploration of complex relationships and the quest for justice in the face of overwhelming odds. Available to read at CrushReel, this story promises a riveting journey through the shadows of the past towards a future where truth may ultimately prevail.