8 Eat the fortune to oblivion

8 Eat their fortune to oblivion

The introduction played out just like how Penny remembered it. Things had changed in her previous household, so the situation wasn't the same as in her first life. Hence, having to relive this situation gave her

mixed emotions.

After the quick introduction, the family went straight to have their early dinner.

Sitting at a considerably long table, Penny sat beside Allison, her mother. Next to Penny was Nina, the one who lived as the only daughter of the Bennet's until now. Across from them was Atlas, nearest their father. Next to the eldest son was the second, Hugo, and then the youngest son, Slater.

'Even the sitting arrangement and the food served are the same,' she thought, glancing at the delicious feast before her. "This food looks so yummy.'

"Penny, we do not know what you like, so we prepared everything that might suit your tastebuds." Charles offered her a warm smile. "Your mother helped out in the kitchen herself when she heard you agreed to

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come home."

"Just eat everything you want - anything!" Allison enthusiastically encouraged. "Eat to your heart's

content, Penny."

"Eat to her heart's content?" Slater's frown deepened. "Mom, Dad, can't you see her?! Does she look like she's someone who had starved?"

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The couple's happy faces instantly dimmed at their youngest son's comment.

"Slater, don't say that to your sister." Allison frowned in disappointment. "Penny-"

"How can she be my sister?!" Slater exploded. "I already have a sister and she's right there! Her name's Nina!"

"Big brother Slater... please don't be mad." The girl sitting next to Penny meekly spoke, her voice trying to diffuse the situation. "We already know there was a mistake, and that Penny is your real sister. Even though you don't know her, let's be nice to her."

Penny almost laughed as she glanced at the girl beside her.

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life, she fell for this girl's meek personality and white lotus act. Back then, she felt grateful to Nina for always trying to defend her. It took her some

she didn't want anything to ruin her marriage to this influential family,' Penny hissed, feeling bitter at the memories of her first life.

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see that they were all affected by Nina's comment. Atlas and Hugo looked at her apologetically while the

back to wherever you want to send her because of that fatty!" "Slater!" Allison snapped back to the matters at hand. "Watch your mouth, Slater Bennet. This is our first dinner with Penny. I was expecting you to behave!" Slater glared

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first, and that was because

Penny.

older brothers weren't pleased

that is enough," Charles jumped in to diffuse the situation. "Unless you want heavy consequences, then continue acting like a child." Penny glanced at

a sour look. When his eyes

eyes.

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anger rather than his fear. "I

said that, Slater fled

rose to her seat, only

latter shook his

his throat while

Penny a look. "I'm sorry

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a little rebellious, but he's not

sure he'll soften up

Unaffected by the family drama, Penny

on

not. It would seem rude if she suddenly served herself while the youngest son was

out.

couldn't control his emotions. I don't mind," she said

older brothers frowned

'sister's' answer.

helplessly. 'Haines is right. She does

also being exploited. "Why don't we eat now, hmm?" Allison was a little pale because of the turn of events,

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