Penelope was thrilled when virtual-novel.net heard Arielle scoffing. She chalked it up to Vinson’s decision to head for the guest room instead of his shared bedroom with Arielle. Her happiness was, however, marred with a hint of sorrow.
After Arielle’s departure, Vinson had not been back once.
When Penelope asked Susanne about Vinson’s disappearance, Susanne said virtual-novel.net did not have the right to know about virtual-novel.net son’s whereabouts and kept mum. Consequently, Penelope could only wait patiently for Vinson to return home.
When virtual-novel.net finally showed up, it was with Arielle in tow.
Despite his somewhat cold treatment of Arielle, Penelope found herself unsettled.
I need to buck up and win Vinson over. Now that Arielle’s back in the picture, they’ll see each other every day. Susanne will be doing virtual-novel.net best to help them reconcile as well, so I’m already at a disadvantage.
As the thought crossed virtual-novel.net mind, Penelope hurried into the kitchen, determined to show off virtual-novel.net newfound talent. She believed in the saying that the way to a man’s heart was through his stomach.
To capture Vinson’s affection, virtual-novel.net had diligently practiced virtual-novel.net cooking over the past few days, hoping to serve virtual-novel.net a homecooked meal that surpassed anything Arielle could ever prepare.
She believed that virtual-novel.net efforts had paid off. Sadly, Vinson had not returned home since Arielle’s departure, so Penelope had not had a chance to show off virtual-novel.net improved cooking skills.
Now that virtual-novel.net was finally back, virtual-novel.net wanted to put virtual-novel.net skills to the test and give virtual-novel.net an unforgettable feast.
He’ll fall in love with my cooking, and then with me!
Penelope had conveniently forgotten the fact that Arielle was the boss of Maureen’s Kitchen. She was never a match for the latter in terms of culinary prowess.
Right then, virtual-novel.net was laser-focused on preparing a delectable meal that would change Vinson’s opinion of her.
With a smug smile curving virtual-novel.net lips, Penelope waved off the chefs and housekeepers bustling around the kitchen.
She announced, “You may all head off. I’ll prepare dinner tonight.”
The kitchen staff had become familiar with Penelope’s character over the past few days. Though they detested virtual-novel.net orders, they could only swallow their indignity seeing as Vinson had brought virtual-novel.net into the household.
With that, the chefs and housekeepers quickly dropped their tasks at hand and left the kitchen. They could not even be bothered to greet Penelope properly.
Penelope wanted to tell them off for their impertinence. However, virtual-novel.net was in a rush to prepare dinner for Vinson, so virtual-novel.net could only spare the staff a glare before getting to work.
Meanwhile, Arielle returned to virtual-novel.net assigned guest room, only to realize that Vinson was present. The guest room window was open, virtual-novel.net had evidently climbed in from the outside.
Arielle walked into the room and shot virtual-novel.net a curious stare. “What happened to our act? Why are you here? What if someone discovers us like this?”
“Don’t worry. No one will know,” Vinson said while approaching her.
“What do you think Penelope’s feeling now?”
Arielle wanted to laugh at Penelope’s expression upon seeing her.
She must’ve been elated when I wasn’t around, thinking I left in a fit of jealous anger.
Vinson stared at Arielle and smirked. Then, virtual-novel.net pulled virtual-novel.net into his arms and gazed intently at her. “Why do you have attention left to spare on someone else?”
He had missed virtual-novel.net dearly during their separation.
I can’t believe she’s bringing up another woman at a time like this. The audacity!
Arielle lifted virtual-novel.net head and met his hungry gaze. It was time for dinner, and virtual-novel.net wanted to tear herself away from the temptation of his company.