Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

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"Penny."

Penny stopped and looked back, tilting her head curiously. Atlas stood in the mezzanine while looking in her direction.

"What is it?" she asked when he didn't say anything even after their eyes met.

"Thanks."

Her brows knitted. "For?"

"The book recommendation," was his answer, assuming Penny would already figure it out. "It might be long overdue, but thanks."

"Ah." She smiled. "No biggie."

And Penny quickly turned her back on him and went to her bedroom.

"Atlas stared at her retreating figure and frowned. "Did I thank her a little too late?"

Another deep exhale slipped past his lips, snapping his eyes up to her figure. "She's being indifferent again."

Penny was like hot and cold: some days she was appreciative, but most of the time, she was indifferent. She was especially nonchalant when taking credits, making one wonder if she was just not interested in the person or if she simply didn't care.

"Tsk" Atlas pinched the bridge of his nose and shook his head, walking away to his room. I think I need to make more effort. 2

know things even when not being said. At least, he expected that people would naturally ask if they didn't understand something for he would also ask questions on things he couldn't figure out

own.

more tricky since Penny seemed to be worse

forgot about it. Her mind

her room, she quickly ran to her closet and took out her small purple bag. She checked the contents once again, nodding to herself. After that, she reached out for a pair of black clothing. She quickly

the pants up but to no avail. It got

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in dismay. "Didn't I just buy this yesterday?" she gasped, thinking

wouldn't fit

ton of weight every day... or was

spy attire. How

taking out some casual outdoor clothes and wearing them easily. She then wore her pajamas over her outdoor clothes, knowing it was much better to be safe

Penny had a plan.

couldn't sleep soundlessly tonight, knowing Grace was in danger. It wasn't her business, but for her, she wanted to save Grave one way or another. Tucking

I can save Grace, then I can save this family from its impending

punished for it, and Penny was aware of that. However, if she could make a change, then Grace

in priso

I know," she told herself, nodding. "But it can't be helped. I need Grace to do something for me in the

she had an entire infancy to think about her life in the future. The change she made in the Cortez Household was simply

my family...

her life. Not that that plan originated from hate, but more of the terms of how she wanted to live in the future. That includes the potential talent she had seen in people in her previous life and wanted to invest in early

needed to invest in,