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Chapter 27

Author: Gathered Light
"Mr. Lloyd, I've brought the financial reports."

Eugene snapped back to his senses, straightening his clothes before calling out, "Come in."

Seeing her chance evaporate, Penelope scowled and slumped into the nearest chair. As Sammy delivered the report, Penelope kept flicking Eugene coy glances.

Sammy's gaze dipped mid-explanation and caught the undone button at Eugene's collar. On the way out, he stole a few more looks at Penelope.

Once clear of the office, Sammy pulled out a phone and dialed Jacklyn. "Mrs. Lloyd."

Jacklyn went rigid, spine straightening. Why would Sammy be calling her out of the blue?

"Yes? What is it?"

"I just saw Penelope in Mr. Lloyd's office. They seemed close…" Sammy hesitated but spilled everything anyway.

Disgust flashed in Jacklyn's eyes. So they couldn't even wait. But the assets hadn't been transferred yet. She couldn't afford even a flicker of suspicion.

She took a deep breath, then spoke up in their defense, "Penelope and Gene have always gotten
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    Jacklyn shook her head. "I'm okay. He just wants money, so he didn't hurt me."Liam finally let out the breath he'd been holding the whole night. "That's good.""Good? I'm warning you—this woman's life is still in my hands, so you'd better not try anything stupid!" Henry snarled, his bloodshot eyes staring at the two people who seemed lost in their own worlds.He was about to get his money, so he couldn't let Jacklyn escape now. But even so, at least he still had Penelope. Liam turned to stare at Henry, his eyes dripping with ice. "Her? What's she got to do with me?"Henry froze. Penelope was stunned, too. She couldn't believe her ears. Liam had already saved Jacklyn, so couldn't he just save her as well?Liam turned to Jacklyn, his voice gentle. "Can you walk?"Jacklyn nodded. Just as they were about to step out the door, Penelope broke down completely, pleading, "Jackie! Jackie, you can't leave me here alone! I'm your sister! I'm pregnant—"Jacklyn stopped in her tracks,

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