Classic Novel
Chapter 1056 Emerging From The Shadows
Chapter 1056 Emerging From The Shadows
On the evening of the next day, to show his regard for this gathering, Donald donned a suit and drove straight to the dock.
Just as Donald was about to get out of the car, Billy, who was sitting in the car, suddenly said to Donald, “Lord Campbell, wouldn't it be better to have a female companion for this kind of banquet?”
When Billy spoke these words, he was extremely nervous. His expression was akin to that of a person who had been kidnapped, with sweat trickling down his forehead.
Donald looked at Billy and said, “I'm going to save someone, not actually to attend a banquet. Why would I need a female companion? What's up, do you have something to say?”
Billy held absolute respect for Donald. Precisely because of this, Billy would always become extremely nervous when facing Donald.
Hearing Donald's question, Billy softly replied, “Actually, the chances of successfully saving someone might be higher if two people work together. After all, having an extra person means getting more things done.”
Donald's eyebrows furrowed. “What exactly are you trying to say?”
Seeing that Donald seemed a bit angry, Billy quickly said, “Actually, what I meant to say is, we have prepared a female companion for you. We hope that you could bring her along to the banquet.”
After saying these words, Billy immediately shut his mouth.
Donald disliked being interfered with the most. Since Billy had arranged a female companion for him without his permission, this was, of course, considered overstepping.
Nevertheless, Donald knew Billy very well. Under normal circumstances, Billy would never be so bold; he always acted with a sense of measure.
In other words, Billy must have been directed by someone behind the scenes for him to act on his own initiative.
“All right then, let me see who this female companion you've prepared for me really is.”
As soon as Donald finished speaking, a black Mercedes-Benz pulled up beside them.
The car door swung open, revealing a pair of fair, long legs in Donald's line of sight.
Shadow, dressed in a black evening gown and wearing lace gloves, gracefully approached Donald.
“Shadow?”
Although Donald had a vague hunch that Billy's arrangements might be linked to Shadow, he never expected Shadow to step into the fray personally.
“I'm not Shadow now. My name is Penelope Fall.”
Hearing Penelope say this, Donald didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
“What are you doing here? Are you planning to join me at the dinner party? If you're here, who's going to ensure Jennifer's safety?”
Penelope looked at Donald unhappily and said, “Do you only have Jennifer in your heart and not me?”
“No, you know that's not what I meant.”
Before getting to know Jennifer, Penelope had already been inseparable from Donald.
In the eyes of most people in Quadfield, it was Shadow who was truly worthy of Donald.
It was just that Donald was determined to marry Jennifer, which was why Shadow had been quietly making sacrifices behind the scenes all these years.
But judging by that day's situation, Shadow was no longer content with just staying behind the scenes.
She was also a woman, and moreover, a beautiful one at that.
Therefore, she must step out of the shadows and stand by Donald's side as Penelope. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
“Don't worry, I've already taken care of everything for Jenny. If there's any issue with her safety, you can hold me accountable.”
Hearing Penelope say this, Donald dared not utter another word.
To him, Shadow was as precious as another life. Even if something really happened to Jennifer, would Donald really make Penelope pay with her life?
“All right, since you've already made the arrangements, I naturally trust you. Are you really going to accompany me to the dinner party this time?”
Penelope didn't respond to Donald. Instead, she reached out and took his arm.
Donald glanced at Billy, hinting that they would settle their scores later. He then led Penelope toward the luxury cruise ship at the dock.