Chapter 983 Then, Kelvin Must Die!
Penelope chuckled, "You can't just up and leave. With Thessaly around, you're not gonna want to go anywhere. Besides, you wouldn't want to leave, right?"
"Exactly," Brandon nodded. "If I didn't need to chat with you, I'd be at her interview, watching from the sidelines."
"If you were there, she'd get all flustered and wouldn't handle the reporters well."
"Nah, Thessaly's not like that. When she's on the job, she throws herself into it completely. And when she's off, she knows how to kick back. She's sharp, driven, and works hard. That's why I'm into her."
That was spot on.
Thessaly was fiercely independent and determined.
A woman like that naturally drew in someone as remarkable as Brandon!
"Yeah, yeah, you two know each other so well, who am I to say anything?" Penelope said with a grin. "I'm not worried. Like I said, Brandon, I just want you to be happy."
"Thanks."
Penelope's eyes were bright and clear.
Even now, she had no doubts about Brandon.
She couldn't believe that Brandon, who supposedly loved her, could fall for Thessaly so soon after Isabella's passing.
Maybe love had its own timing.
The right person might take ages to show up, but when they appeared, it would be for keeps, recognized in a heartbeat!
Brandon held her gaze for a few seconds before looking away.
He still couldn't meet Penelope's eyes directly.
They were too pure and trusting. Was it because she trusted him too much? Or because Kelvin had always shielded her?
Kelvin and Thessaly's close photos, his night with Penelope at the inn... none of it ever shook Kelvin and Penelope's relationship!
Not one bit!
What Brandon saw was Kelvin and Penelope growing more in love, more in sync!
When the photos came out, didn't Penelope question Kelvin?
After that night at the inn, wasn't Kelvin angry with Penelope?
How strong was their relationship?
What would it take to break them apart?
Was it only life and death that could separate them?
With that thought, a flash of murderous intent crossed Brandon's eyes.
Death... Kelvin had to die!
Brandon's heart grew colder, and for a moment, he couldn't hide his expression.
When he looked up, he met Kelvin's gaze.
Kelvin smiled slightly, his lips curling.
Kelvin's confidence, strong presence, and knowing eyes... all things Brandon couldn't match.
Brandon realized that Kelvin had seen his unguarded expression.
So what if he saw it? What difference did it make?
They were on the brink of an all-out war, both knowing what the other was thinking!
Kelvin needed to catch Brandon's slip-up and find evidence.
And Brandon... was determined to win Penelope over!
"Finished your call?" Penelope jogged over to Kelvin. "Perfect timing, I'm done too."
Her arrival broke the intense stare between Brandon and Kelvin.
"Let's head home," Kelvin said, wrapping an arm around her waist. "Hanging around here is just asking for trouble."
"Yeah, today was totally worth it!" Penelope agreed.
She turned and waved to Brandon, "We're outta here. Take care of that injury, and make sure you use the meds on time... but you've got someone looking out for you now. Thessaly's got your back. Bye!"
"Bye."
As they walked away, Kelvin shot Brandon a look that spoke volumes.
Brandon met his gaze head-on.
Their eyes practically crackled with tension!
Clearly, Kelvin had caught the murderous glint in Brandon's eyes earlier.
Who was Brandon gunning for? Thessaly? Or Kelvin himself?
No matter who Brandon had in his sights, Kelvin wasn't about to let him succeed!
Brandon stood there, finally able to drop the act, no more hiding or pretending.
His face twisted with malice.
The most crucial step was done; Thessaly was emotionally hooked.
He'd treat her so well that she'd do anything for him.
But... Brandon was still testing Thessaly.
That day, in the restroom, did Thessaly overhear his chat with Paul?
Was she playing dumb, acting, or genuinely clueless?
No rush, you can fake it for a while, but not forever. If Thessaly really heard, she'd slip up eventually!
At the King Manor.
"Daddy, Mommy, you're back!" Lucy's young voice rang out. "You're home early! Didn't you stay out longer? Mommy, did you see your favorite celebrity?"
Penelope paused.
She had gone to see her favorite celebrity, but... she completely forgot about it! Her mind was all wrapped up in Brandon and Thessaly!
"What happened, Mommy? Weren't you at the film crew's opening ceremony? You could see lots of celebrities. Your phone's background used to be those male stars! You just recently changed it to a picture of me and Sam."
Kelvin spoke softly, "Really, her phone's wallpaper used to be other men?"
Lucy sensed something was off and quickly said, "Mommy changes her wallpaper a lot, one man today, another tomorrow. She said they were all her boyfriends; she has lots of boyfriends. But she only has one love! And that's you, Daddy!"
Kelvin's face darkened further, "Lots of boyfriends?"
"They're all exes now," Lucy replied. "Don't worry, Daddy, you're the only one who stays, you're the love, no one can shake your place!"
Kelvin looked at Penelope, "You better have an explanation."
She laughed awkwardly, "It's just fangirling, what girl doesn't? Those male stars are so handsome and charming, it's normal to be smitten for a bit!"
Kelvin chuckled coldly.
"I fall for one after another, but they're just passing fancies, they don't count," Penelope said, holding his arm. "Only you have been by my side, to spend my life with!"
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