"Madam, if you have time, we would love to speak to you alone," the second lawyer said, his voice smooth like silk, but laced with caution.
The third one added quickly, sensing her silence, "Or perhaps... we can come back another day."
Inside the room, Penny sat still, her lips curled into a soft smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. Her gaze drifted lazily to the men in suits before her, then to Abby and Greg, who lingered at the doorway like unwanted shadows.
They were glaring at her, not openly, but with those tight smiles and stiff expressions that meant only one thing they were already planning how to tame her, as if she were some wild creature they had accidentally set loose.
But it was too late for them.
The Penny they used to know was gone.
"I have time now," Penny said lightly, almost playfully. "Is it about the divorce papers? When will they be ready?"
The three lawyers stiffened.
Just a few moments back, these men had looked at her like she was trash, and now, they were speaking to her like someone of importance.
All three men looked between themselves.
"D... Divorce?" The middle man asked.
"That’s not what we meant madam..." He wanted to continue but side-eyed Abby and Greg who were still in the room with them and both people stepped out immediately.
"That girl is getting out of hand." Abby hissed gently, ignoring the maids around walking by. It’s the first time they’ve re-entered this penthouse again since Osvaldo chased them all out.
The place really looked inhabitable. But who cares? It’s not like the madman is habitable. The empty house suits him perfectly.
"We should we kick her out?" Greg has never liked Penny, he would be in full support if they kicked her out.
"It’s too late now. We’ve introduced her to the Adkins lawyers. She’s now family unless the madman does his mad things again."
"Oh trust me, the madman would do his mad things very soon." Greg smiled.
"You’re speaking like you’re so sure about it." Abby narrowed her eyes at her husband.
"Oh, I’m sure indeed. I can make him lose control however I want." Greg smiled.
Who do they think is responsible for the death of the other women Osvaldo had married?
Greg had discovered the madman’s weakness years back and had used it on all the other women he didn’t like who got married to Osvaldo.
Penny had been lucky today, but that didn’t mean he would let go of her so easily. One way or another, he would get the girl, and make sure she’s gone for good.
"If you can make that madman madder, save it for when it’s needed. For now, we need to find a way to convince Penny to give us some of Osvaldo’s wealth, else, the world would know about us."
"The lawyers said they wanted to speak to her privately, don’t you want to know everything going on?" Greg asked and his wife nodded. If the Adkins lawyers wanted to speak to Penny, it could possibly be about briefing Osvaldo’s wealth to her.
They would place her in charge of everything and make her sign the golden contract. They would give her access to everything, and then, they can manipulate Penny to give them everything too.
Abby’s heart leaped for joy at the thought. Chris had said the girl was a foolish illiterate and was easy to manipulate. But just now, she had spoken up for herself. Abby couldn’t help but wonder if she was really foolish.
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