The more Penny thought about the real Friedrich she saw that night, the more she despised Cecilia, spitefully imagining that Friedrich and Cecilia's relationship was not going well.
"Penny, you're feeling regretful, aren't you?"
Cecilia's words startled Penny, "What are you talking about?!"
"You've realized Friedrich isn't who you thought he was, so now you're filled with regret. You regret scheming against me, regret not being the one to marry Friedrich—that's why you're saying all this."
Cecilia's words hit Penny where it hurt, "You're jealous of me!"
"I'm not! You're talking nonsense!"
Penny lunged forward, wanting to wipe the cold smirk off Cecilia's face. Penny hated Cecilia's expression!
But Cecilia effortlessly held Penny back with just one hand. Penny couldn't break free fro
