Surviving Heartbreak novel

---- Chapter 6 That evening, Jacob went home to pick Penelope up at 6:00 pm so that they could attend the banquet together. Penelope was on her period, so she was sore all over. She told Jacob in a frosty tone, "I'm on my period at the moment, so I'm feeling extremely uncomfortable right now. I'll skip out on the banquet this time." "Honey, Mr. Ulrich, an extremely prestigious guest who hails from the capital, will be attending the banquet tonight .

Please try to hang on for my sake, alright?" Jacob picked up the gown that was discarded on the coffee table. Then, he sat down and tried to help Penelope to change into her gown. At the same time, he tried to appease her. "Once we've met him, I'll have someone send you home right away. " Penelope avoided Jacob's touch. She drew to her feet and began making her way upstairs. "I'll change into the gown myself." Jacob was surprised when he noticed how abhorrent Penelope was toward his touch.

He quickly said, " Lauren, please brew some ginger tea for Mrs. ---- Thornton . She can have it on the way to the venue. Sometime later, Jacob and Penelope arrived at the banquet's venue. They soon noticed Rebecca approaching them while being surrounded by a group of rich women. Penelope pretended not to notice Rebecca and her entourage at all. She just walked past them coolly without saying anything. Asecond later, she heard Jacob's displeased tone.

" Who gave you permission to wear a gown that has the same cut and design as my wife's gown? You'd better change out of it right now!" Rebecca shuddered upon hearing Jacob's exclamation. Almost immediately, she broke down in tears. "It's fine." Penelope couldn't be bothered to watch the latest performance. She demanded coldly, "Jacob, take me to Mr. Ulrich." "Alright . Have some ginger tea and rest for now.

Be careful not to scald yourself." Jacob twisted the lid of the thermos flask open before passing it to Penelope. He continued wearing a gentle smile the whole time. Then, he turned to look at Rebecca . His expression was now frosty. "If this happens again, I won't let you off the hook this easily!" ---- "Oh? Mr. Thornton , you're finally introducing your precious wife to me, huh?" Aman clad in a white tuxedo could be seen striding over to Penelope and Jacob.

He happened to be holding a wine glass filled with red wine at that time. His laughter was rich and hearty. "Do you still remember me, Mrs. Thornton? We played poker together on your wedding day." Penelope gazed at the man, finally realizing the reason behind Jacob's insistence to bring her to the banquet . She replied coolly , "Of course.

Back then, you invested 30 million dollars into his company and helped him secure his first business deal that was worth 100 million dollars." "Your husband knows when to repay a favor. He's worth my investment." Henry Ulrich gazed at Jacob. A hint of approval was present in his eyes.

He continued teasingly , "Every time he sees me, he has to show his marriage license to me just so he can show off the fact that he's married to a wonderful wife." Jacob stated seriously , "I count my blessings every day that I was able to marry Penny in the first place. She's the beacon of light that has illuminated my dark life." Penelope merely sneered in return. Had she not