Chapter 22 Penelope turned around and walked away , coming face to face with Julian . She made a move and took the man's arm initiative . Looking back at Caiden , who seemed on the verge of falling apart , her voice as sharp as an ice - cold blade : " Mr. Henderson , I have something else to tell you - I have a boyfriend now , so please don't bother me anymore . " Caiden's pupils suddenly contracted , as if his heart had been pierced by those words . He staggered towards her wrist , but was knocked down by Julian's punch : " Penelope's man now is me , you have no right to touch her ! " Caiden stood up like an enraged tiger . Struggling to get closer to Penelope , who was isolated behind the bodyguard line , her blood - stained lips trembled : " Penelope ... don't be with him , I can't bear it ... " Penelope pushed through the crowd and walked up to him , slapping the divorce agreement on his chest . " Sign it , and maybe I'll hate you a little less , " she said . The paper was crumpled in Caiden's grip . His eyes burned with intense passion , his tone leaving no room for doubt : " It's impossible , my name ... can only be next to yours ! " 0.00 % 02:42 He tore the agreement to shreds and threw it into the air , his tone firm and unyielding : " You are a member of the Henderson family while you are alive , and even in death ! " Penelope ignored him and walked away with Julian , saying , " Who I marry is none of your business . " Time flies , and in the blink of an eye , five years have passed . Faced with Caiden's various attempts to win her back , Penelope coldly rejected them all . She was gradually touched by Julian's persistent pursuit and decided to marry him in Maldives . On the beach , Penelope walked down a long rose corridor of several kilometers in her luxurious wedding dress , until she reached Julian . Seeing Caiden rushing into the wedding venue with his daughter in his arms , the man's eyes were bloodshot and his voice was pleading , " Penelope , please , don't marry him ! The security guards swarmed in and surrounded Caiden . The man's mouth was overflowing with countless fresh blood , but he stubbornly held onto the hem of her wedding dress , saying , " Don't go , Penelope , you are mine ! " Mom , Dad just came from the ICU last night and rushed to find you on a cruise ship . His body can't hold on much longer , please agree to him . The little girl cried and became tearful , " I want both my mom and dad to be with me , our family will always be together . " Penelope fiercely pulled out her skirt and walked onto the stage without hesitation : " Stop dreaming , I am Mrs. Gatlin from now on . " 18.96 % 02:42 That night , Caiden was once again taken to the ICU for rescue . Penelope stood outside the ICU room , looking at the critical condition notice . Suddenly , he remembered that many years ago , it was also here . Without hesitation , he held her blood - stained hand and said , " Penelope , I give you my heart . You will definitely survive ! " At that time , Caiden really loved her . It's just a pity that his sincerity had long since turned sour . She came to her senses and handed the newly drafted divorce agreement to Jaylyn , saying , " Make him sign it quickly , don't delay my remarriage . " Jaylyn looked at her with resentment , then finally lowered her head in dismay . " Caiden won't sign it . He only wants to remarry you . If you still hold a grudge against me for what I did , I am willing to apologize at your mother's grave ... " Can you go back to him ? It's impossible , Penelope said decisively as she walked away . Time flies , she eventually got married to Julian and moved to France with her family . The two walked hand in hand through forty years of time , and Mr. Gatlin always loved her as much as he did at the beginning . Just because Caiden refused to let go , their divorce battle lasted for many years . Caiden never gave up trying to win back Penelope . 43.46 % 02:42 288 Vesicher Chapter 22 But she never got back together with him until the end of her life ... Penelope lay on the hospital bed , hearing the mournful wail of the heart monitor . Caiden lay by the bed , his gray hair brushing against her bony hand . He insisted on not getting a divorce , like a thorn deeply rooted in her life , piercing the flesh of both . Divorce me ... she said angrily , " Let me ... leave cleanly ... " Caiden shuddered all over , looking at the tearful eyes of the woman . His arms trembled as he signed his name , tears falling onto the three words " Penelope , " causing the ink to blur like an old scar . The divorce agreement was held tightly in Penelope's arms , light as a feather yet heavy as a thousand pounds . She closed her eyes contentedly , memories flooding back . 13 - year - old Caiden sat on a bench by the river , his eyes soft : " Penelope , I folded 999 lotus lanterns for you to pray for blessings . Do you like them ? " In an instant , he held his bloodied body in his arms , his eyes filled with deep affection : " Penelope , I give you my heart , you will surely survive ! " Later , he stood proudly next to Zoey , looking cold and indifferent , saying , " Penelope , go apologize to Zoey . " Her life has come to an end , and the grievances with Caiden have finally been resolved . How wonderful ! In the moment when consciousness sank into darkness , Penelope was startled awake by a deafening gunshot . Chapter 22 She mustered all her strength to open her eyes . 1288 Vouchers Seeing Caiden lying in a pool of blood , with a gunshot wound gaping in her chest , facing towards her hospital bed . His blood - stained fingers reached out to her , the divorce agreement stained red fluttering to the ground . Penelope ... Caiden coughed up blood and smiled , his gaze towards her as affectionate as in the past , " This time ... .. did I catch up fast enough ? I told you , even if you die , I will always be by your side ! " The monitor emitted a long , despairing tone . Penelope's fingertips moved futilely , eventually merging with his pool of blood into a crimson pool . All her love and hatred ended up entwined with Caiden , until forever . 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.