Rebirth: We Split Ways.. novel Chapter 6

Penelope didn't love him anymore, so there was no reason to hold back.

She had always known Jason wasn't a good person, but after everything she had witnessed today, she had a whole new level of understanding.

Breaking up with him had been the best decision of her life.

A guy like Jason was never worth her time or effort.

Dominic seemed to know exactly what she was thinking. She felt a wave of warmth as she nodded in appreciation.

After stepping out of the car, Jason and Penelope locked eyes.

He took a deep breath, as if trying to steady himself, before finally speaking.

"Penelope… you really married Dominic ? Do you even know him?"

Seeing the desperation on his face, Penelope let out a short, mocking laugh.

"Jason, no matter what, he understands me better than you ever did."

"At least he never lied to me about being physically incapable of… performing."

Jason's face turned beet red, his mouth opening but no words coming out.

As for how Dominic and Penelope met—it was actually pretty simple.

He had hired her to plan his parents' 50th anniversary celebration.

It was her very first major event, and she had poured her heart and soul into it.

The event turned out spectacular, and Dominic 's parents were beyond thrilled.

They couldn't stop singing Penelope's praises.

From then on, every major event the Dominic Corporation needed was handed to her.

Dominic was impressed by Penelope's dedication and professionalism, and well… one thing led to another.

Now, he pulled her into his arms, his voice gentle.

"Babe, let's go home. I asked the chef to make your favorite dishes."

"You must be exhausted—let's take the night off and relax."

Penelope nodded, but before leaving, she made sure Lauren paid her in full for her work.

After all, she had spent an entire day on this, and she wasn't about to let herself get shortchanged.

What Penelope didn't expect was that Lauren, who had earlier boasted about money being no issue, actually couldn't afford the remaining $80,000 balance.

In front of all her family and friends, Lauren completely lost it.

"You ruined my wedding, and you still have the nerve to ask me for money?"

"You should be paying me for this disaster!"

Hearing that, Penelope frowned.

"Ms. Dominic , what exactly do you mean by that?"

"We confirmed every single detail beforehand. I delivered everything as agreed."

"What gives you the right to refuse payment?"

Lauren couldn't come up with an excuse—she just wouldn't pay.

Dominic , who had been standing silently beside Penelope, suddenly let out a cold laugh.

"The funniest part was Lauren calling Dominic ‘brother-in-law' the whole night—only to find out her actual cousin is in a psych ward."

By the time this night was over, both Jason and Lauren's reputations would be in ruins.

But that wasn't Penelope's problem anymore.

Settling into the Maybach, she let out a long exhale.

"God, I need a break after all that."

Dominic reached over, ruffling her hair. Just as he was about to step on the gas, Jason suddenly ran up, frantically pounding on the window.

Penelope quickly grabbed Dominic 's hand before he could react, signaling for him to stay calm.

Then she rolled down the window.

"What now?"

Jason's face was a mess of frustration and desperation.

"Penelope, we need to talk."

Penelope knew Jason well enough to understand that if she didn't deal with this now, he'd just keep causing trouble later.

So she turned to Dominic .

"Give me ten minutes."

Dominic 's jaw tightened, but he nodded.

"I'll be right here. Call me if you need me."