Chapter 18 Penelope ? Caiden's voice was like a rusty knife , scraping harshly against Penelope's eardrums . She watched as the once arrogant man stumbled onto the stage , his tall figure shaking violently , his gray - white temples gleaming coldly in the light . His fingertips were only an inch away from her neck , but they recoiled as if burned . Your eyes are like Penelope's ... His Adam's apple bobbed as his gaze remained fixed on the scar peeking out from the edge of her scarf : " There's a mole below the right eye , and a habit of squinting slightly when looking at someone ... Penelope couldn't help but clutch the speech tightly . It has been three years , and she has imagined countless scenarios of reuniting with him . But I never expected Caiden to look so haggard . The man stood tall in his tailored suit , empty and lifeless . On his left hand , he wore the blood - stained wedding ring on his ring finger , making him look like a walking corpse . I am Rose , Penelope raised her chin , allowing the scarf to completely cover the scar . " Mr. Henderson mistook me for someone else . I just happen to look similar to your wife . Please step aside and don't disturb 0.00 % 02:41 me . " Reporters swarmed in , and countless flashes lit up the audience as they argued . Caiden suddenly reached out to pull her scarf . In the moment when she dodged sideways , his pupils contracted sharply . This evasive move was just like Penelope's usual little gestures ! Countless bodyguards rushed onto the stage to separate the distance between them . Penelope was taken away in a car by someone , and she heard a man's broken sobbing behind her : " Penelope , I recognize your eyes , you faked your death and escaped from me , didn't you ? Answer me quickly ! " She in the car gasped for breath as she took off her scarf . The rearview mirror reflected her pale face , and the centipede - like scars on her neck undulated with her breath , as if still faintly aching . She took a sip of the iced Americano in her hand , opened her phone , and dialed a number . Her voice was cold as she said , " Mr. Gatlin , you can now throw out the bait for Caiden . " In an instant , her phone was buzzing like crazy , flooded with Caiden's messages . Penelope , I'm sorry for all the wrongs I did before . Now Zoey is barely alive because of me , and her son has been sent to an orphanage to suffer . Are you satisfied now ? Penelope , Bobbie actually lived well and did not die . I kept it in the old house . 23.08 % 02 410 She did not respond to Caiden's frantic attempts to reconcile , but instead removed the SIM card from her phone and replaced it with a new one , her voice cold : " Assistant Yang , post a message on the company's official website announcing that we will never collaborate with the Henderson Group . " Seeing the message posted on the Rose official website , Caiden became even more certain that the woman who had just hurriedly left was Penelope ! She didn't die back then , and instead founded an investment company based on her own abilities . She is so confident and sunny , which really impresses him . After his excitement , his eyes were filled with madness : " Krish , drive faster to catch up with Penelope's car . I want to have a good talk with her ! " Mr. President , the neighborhood she lives in belongs to a high - pressure magnetic field area . If you get close to this area , the artificial heart will have problems ! Caiden looked regretfully at the white sports car driving away in front of him , and said coldly , " Contact Dr. Browning immediately to replace the artificial heart with the highest configuration for me , so that I can have access to all places freely ! " After finishing the call , the assistant reported respectfully , " CEO , Dr. Browning said that the heart replacement surgery is very complex . You need to enter the surgery waiting area in advance to adapt to the new artificial heart configuration environment . The whole process will take a week . " Okay , I'll make arrangements . 10 445 02:41 Chapter 18 Caiden hurried to the hospital where Dr. Browning was located . 289 Vouchers He changed into surgical gown , put his phone in the locker , and walked into the surgical waiting area without hesitation . The doctor installed monitoring devices on his body , adjusted the data . Caiden kissed the woman with cold eyebrows and eyes in the photo , and whispered , " Penelope , wait for me for a week . I will come to you after the heart transplant surgery is done . " I will spend the rest of my life atoning for you ! Penelope took advantage of Caiden's loss of contact with the outside world to join forces with many stock manipulators and aggressively acquire the Henderson family's stocks . Julian's team also worked tirelessly , and in just a few days , they managed to persuade several senior members of the Henderson Group to defect , obtaining 10 % of the Henderson family's shares . Penelope looked at the brightly lit hospital building not far away and smirked , " Caiden , the day you were discharged from the hospital was the day we settled all scores ! " I also want you to taste what it feels like to be betrayed by someone ! 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. 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