Chapter 17 From that day on , Caiden became a nightmare in the San Antonio elite circle . After he took over the Henderson Group again , it only took him three days to bankrupt the Breslin family . June And all the noble families who were friendly with the Breslin family were relentlessly suppressed by him , the company's stock plummeted , and the funds were cut off , causing widespread misery . Every day , Zoey was punished by Caiden , repeating the pain Penelope experienced before her death thousands of times . Everyone who hurt Penelope lived a life worse than death . Penelope heard about Caiden's cruel retaliation against his enemies , even all the way in Paris . In the hospital room , Penelope stared at the computer screen , tapping her fingertips on the keyboard in a rapid rhythm . The candlestick chart flickered in her eyes , like a bloody battle . Suddenly she dropped the mouse and exclaimed in frustration , " What a mistake , I only made ten million today . " Made ten million and still sighing ? Julian leaned against the hospital room door , a mischievous smile on his face . " When will you ever change this habit ? " Penelope closed her laptop , the scar on her neck faintly visible in the morning light . After being rescued by Julian that day , she was taken to Paris for emergency treatment by him . was The doctor said Penelope's throat wound deep , and her vocal cords were also affected and she would lose her voice . She underwent several months of rehabilitation therapy before she could finally speak , albeit with great difficulty in pronunciation . Julian came to visit her every few days . Unlike Caiden , who had an extremely cruel personality , Julian was witty , humorous , and enjoyed life , with the demeanor of a playboy . She really couldn't understand why the two of them , who were five years apart in age , had become archenemies . She also had no interest in delving into their grievances . A After leaving Caiden , Penelope was eager to realize her own self - worth . She studied at the Department of Finance at New York University during her college years . Unfortunately , after graduating , she married Caiden and was kept as a wealthy lady who had never worked a day in her life .. During this time , Penelope tried her hand at painting , playing the piano , dancing , studying law , and various other fields . In the end , she found that she enjoyed playing the stock market the most , and seemed to have a talent for it as she won money every time . After Julian found out , he invested ten million in her . 25.51 % 02.41 A month later , Penelope made fifty million , including both principal and interest . From then on , she couldn't stop , except for eating and sleeping , she was studying stock trading . Stock God , wake up . Julian chuckled as he watched her daydreaming , tossing over a car key : " Come on , try out the reward I got for you , a pure white Lamborghini . You'll love it for sure . " Penelope came to her senses , her beautiful eyes flickering with joy as she nodded , " Okay . " She drove the sports car with ease , her once dim eyes now sparkling with ambition . Mr. Gatlin , she suddenly spoke , " What do you think ... Caiden would look like if he saw me like this now ? " The woman's voice was soft , but it made Julian tighten his seatbelt . He will go crazy . Julian stared at the rapidly receding scenery in the rearview mirror , a wicked smile on his face . " When your company is fully developed , I will let you have your fill of revenge ! " Okay , it's a deal ! Three years later , the investment company founded by Penelope was valued at over a billion dollars , making her the financial queen Rose who made Wall Street tremble . Countless people came to her to discuss cooperation . " On the Valentine's Day , Penelope returned to her country to attend NYU's anniversary celebration and gave a speech as a special guest . She scanned the room and saw Caiden , who was walking into the venue like a star surrounded by admirers . She introduced herself , " Hello everyone , I am Rose , a student from the Department of Finance at NYU graduating in 2005. I am delighted to be back at my alma mater ... " Caiden suddenly looked up at her , his dark eyes filled with a stormy intensity ! 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. 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