A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 771 - 771

This woman's life can be considered legendary.

Penny Sullivan was born into a typical farming family in the town of Zhangji, Helios County.

She had three older sisters and a younger brother.

Despite living in such a family, Penny Sullivan grew up to be quite beautiful.

In addition, she did well in school from an early age.

Everyone believed that Penny Sullivan had a promising future ahead of her.

Unfortunately, she was born into the wrong family.

Before she even graduated from junior high, her parents instilled in her the belief that schooling was useless for her.

In her second year of middle school, Penny Sullivan dropped out and followed a sister from the same village to work in the southern cities of Janton State.

Without an education, ID, or skills, Penny Sullivan could only, like most people, work as an ordinary worker in a garment factory.

Others struggled for half a year and couldn't save much money.

Penny Sullivan, however, diligently learned skills, lived frugally, and saved the money she earned each month to send to her parents, hoping they would save it for her. If given the opportunity, she still wished to continue her education.

And so, it went.

Starting from the age of 13, she went out, and by 19, she returned home.

A full seven years.

Penny Sullivan had saved over hundreds of thousands of yuan.

She wanted to withdraw this money and use it to further her studies.

Her parents, however, told her there was no way they would give it to her because her younger brother was about to come of age and would need a large sum of money, whether for work or marriage. The money had to be kept for him.

At the same time.

Her parents arranged a marriage for her.

They married her off to a lame man from the neighboring village.

Because the dowry offered by the lame man was quite substantial.

And so.

At the age of 20.

Penny Sullivan married into the lame man's family.

Although the man had a physical disability, his needs in that regard were quite vigorous.

On some nights, several times, he would wear Penny Sullivan out, leaving her without sleep until dawn, and the next day, she would be called by her in-laws to the field to help.

Of course.

If not for a turn in fate.

Penny Sullivan would have accepted her fate, like many rural women.

Becoming one among the masses.

But who could have anticipated that fate would play a small but significant trick on her at an unsuspecting moment?

A year later.

Her belly which should have been growing showed no signs.

She went to the hospital and, only after testing, discovered that while the lame man was energetic, his sperm lacked vitality and couldn't swell Penny Sullivan's belly.

Afraid that the family couldn't carry on the lineage.

And fearing their son would be ridiculed as "impotent".

The in-laws discussed it and concocted a "proxy" plan.

The mother-in-law decided to have the father-in-law sleep with Penny Sullivan.

Once the belly showed, they could claim it was their son's doing, eliminating both worries.

Such a completely unethical thing, Penny Sullivan naturally would not agree to.

No one expected.

The entire family banded together to tie up Penny Sullivan.

Under supervision of her mother-in-law and husband, the father-in-law took her by force.

And threatened her that if she dared tell anyone about it, she'd face severe consequences.

Great.

Penny Sullivan was completely reduced to a toy of this perverted family.

To get her pregnant quickly.

During the day, Penny Sullivan became the father-in-law's plaything.

At night, unable to bear loneliness, the lame man raped her repeatedly.

Over time.

Penny Sullivan finally couldn't stand it any longer.

On a dark and windy night, she escaped from the family and went to Helios County.

Without money, documentation, or acquaintances, she lived under a bridge for two days, nearly fainting from hunger, when she met her benefactor, Louisa Wagner.

At that time, Louisa Wagner had already started her business in flesh trade.

Upon learning of the situation, Penny Sullivan decisively chose to follow Louisa Wagner.

Seeing her beauty and cleverness, Louisa Wagner placed her in a bathhouse.

Unexpectedly, in just half a year, Penny Sullivan, relying on her efforts, turned a near-defunct bathhouse into a thriving business.

As time went on.

Louisa Wagner discovered more of her strong points.

And granted her more power.

Gradually.

Penny Sullivan became Louisa Wagner's top lieutenant.

The majority of matters related to women were entrusted to Penny Sullivan.

Simply put, she was the top madam.

"This Penny Sullivan, I heard she's naturally charming, the kind that men can't resist after seeing her; not only does she exude charisma, but she's also ruthless, executing tasks without hesitation, a unique hero among women indeed."

Arlo Yarbrough said.

Dirk Carter pondered for a moment and asked, "Where did you hear all this?"

"Remember that auxiliary officer, Achilles Carter? I asked him about it."

Arlo Yarbrough said with a cheeky smile.

Dirk Carter nodded and murmured, "In that case, I'm somewhat interested in this woman."

"You shouldn't be interested; you can't touch this woman."

"Why... no, I mean I'm just interested, I never said I wanted to touch her."

Dirk Carter hastily explained.

Arlo Yarbrough sneered and said, "Because Achilles Carter told me, ever since Penny Sullivan soared, she's avoided men, only liking women now; you know why she's called Cat Mistress?"

"Why?"

"Because wherever she goes, she carries a cat with her. Achilles Carter said once Penny Sullivan gets needy, she lets the cat handle it with its tongue, and the thought alone is gross."

Arlo Yarbrough said disdainfully.

Dirk Carter chuckled slightly.

He said, "Just the image she crafted for herself, proof she's indeed clever, that's irrelevant. Since Penny Sullivan is important to Louisa Wagner, doesn't that mean that getting close to Penny Sullivan equates to handling Louisa Wagner, right?"

Arlo Yarbrough nodded slightly, saying, "Theoretically, yes."

Dirk Carter thought for a moment.

He said, "Go find out where Penny Sullivan frequently goes; I'm planning to meet her."

"No way, Dirk, you're even going for a woman like her?"

Arlo Yarbrough asked in surprise, his mouth agape.

Dirk Carter tapped his head lightly.

He said, "It's not like that. I have two reasons for knowing her: First, I want to use her to resolve Houston Marshall's emotional issues; in Helios County, Houston Marshall is definitely a useful person; Second, I've already decided to start with Louisa Wagner, to get some inside information from her indirectly. Isn't it said that knowing the enemy and oneself leads to victories in hundreds of battles?"

"Would they tell you that?"

Arlo Yarbrough asked incredulously.

Dirk Carter smiled lightly, saying, "Worth a try, isn't it? How would you know if you don't try?"

"Alright, I'll go find out now."

Arlo Yarbrough stood up and said.

That night.

Ty Restaurant in Helios County.

When Dirk Carter pushed the door open, there were already five or six people at the table.

Seeing Dirk Carter enter.

Jabez Shaw stood up enthusiastically.