Chapter 4 Penelope asked the cemetery manager to take out her mother's ashes and gently placed them in her car . While this was happening , Caiden kept calling her again and again , but she stared blankly and turned off her phone . Seeing this , the cemetery manager grew nervous and said , " Mrs. Henderson ... Mr. Henderson spent millions on this spot . The land's location was considered ideal . Are you really planning to level it and turn it into a landfill ? " She replied in a chilly tone , " Yes . If you say even one word ... .. " The manager instantly fell quiet , lowered his head , and nodded . " I understand . Don't worry . " As she drove back , a line of black Maybachs suddenly swerved in from the side and blocked her path . Caiden jumped out of one of the cars and ran to her window . He slammed his fist hard against the glass , his voice shaky and filled with fear , " Penelope , why weren't you picking up ? I thought Julian had kidnapped you ! You scared me ! " His red eyes showed true panic , like his whole world was crashing down . Penelope stared at him coldly , unmoved by his overly dramatic display of affection . For a brief moment , she almost believed he still had feelings for her . 0.00 % 02 : 365 But just then , the cold light from the phone screen hit her like a bucket of ice water , snapping her back to reality . A man's heart follows his money . Caiden had already handed everything to Zoey's son , proof of how much that love was really worth . Meanwhile , she was nothing but a joke wearing a fake bracelet . She should've walked away long ago . " Penelope , say something ! " Caiden suddenly yanked the car door open and pulled her into a hug . When he saw her puffy eyes , he burst out in rage , " Who made you cry ? Just tell me , I'll deal with them right away ! " Penelope pushed him away and said with a steady voice , " I just went to visit my mom's grave , and my phone ran out of battery . " His stiff face softened slowly , and he told someone to bring cold packs for her eyes . His voice was gentle and full of emotion , " From now on , you can't ignore my calls . Got it ? " The thing I've feared most in my life is losing you . Do you understand ? " Penelope lowered her gaze to hide the ice in her eyes . Afraid of losing her ? Perfect . She couldn't wait to watch him crumble when that worst fear came true . " Penelope , it's been a while since I visited your mom , so I thought I'd stop by since I was nearby . " Caiden held her hand as they got in the car , his look full of affection . 26 88 % 02:36 Penelope pulled her hand back , her voice cold and firm , " I'm exhausted . I just want to go home . " " All right , I'll do whatever you say . " While they were driving , Caiden kept holding her tightly , like someone clinging to the only thing keeping them afloat . He wouldn't let go even for a second . He even had someone bring over a stack of brochures for ocean view villas , saying he wanted to gift her one to help her calm down . Penelope stared blankly out the window , paying no attention to his emotional words . She returned to the luxurious home that felt more like a prison , and what she saw in the living room hit her like a sharp needle straight to the heart . Zoey was soaked from head to toe , shivering as she curled up in the corner of the sofa . Her face was pale and flushed . Penelope didn't even glance at her and went straight upstairs . " Penelope ! " Zoey stood up unsteadily , blocking her path . Her voice was hoarse and weak . " I'm really happy you're safe ... You disappeared out of nowhere , and Caiden got so scared he sent everyone out to find you ... .. I got stuck in the rain and got a fever ... I'll leave now ... Please don't be mad ... " She was trembling so much that it looked like she might collapse at any moment . Caiden glanced at Zoey's red face , and for a brief second , something like pain flickered in his eyes . He quickly hid his emotions , lifted Penelope in his arms , and headed 56.02 % 02.36 ור Chapter 4 upstairs . " Don't bother my wife . Leave now ! " he said sharply . 11 288 Vouchers Right after that , Zoey collapsed to the floor like a broken doll , completely unconscious . The next second , Penelope felt her body lighten , and a huge force threw her away . Without a second thought , Caiden let go of her . She stumbled and fell against the steps . The cold floor sent a sharp chill through her feet . Caiden raced back downstairs , panic written all over his face . He picked Zoey up and gently placed her on the sofa . " Quick ! Call a doctor ! " he shouted . 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.