Everyone was shocked by Theodore's loss of composure; after all, Theodore had never lost his temper in such a grave manner before.
Even Penelope, who expected it, was stunned. She eyed the man in front of her before biting her lower lip. With her hand touching her cheek, she glared at him before spitting out, "Fine!"
She didn't want to do this but Theodore left her with no choice. Penelope knew that her place in this family was gone and she had only one chance to live a life of comfort and that was to marry Nicolai. For that, she wouldn't hesitate to throw this family away.
She turned on her feet and marched towards her room but when she walked past Ariana, Penelope paused and sneered, "It seems like your worth is just this much; in the end, he chose me."
