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

of Atlas's biggest problems, thinking everyone should know things even when not being said. At least, he expected that people

own.

even more tricky since Penny seemed to be worse than him in that area.

forgot about it. Her mind was

contents once again, nodding to herself. After that,

up but to no avail. It got

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the full-body mirror, her face twisted in dismay. "Didn't I just buy this yesterday?" she gasped,

come it wouldn't fit

thinking she was gaining a ton of weight every day... or was it

her spy attire. How nice would

clothes, knowing it was much better to be safe than sorry. Her mother might check on her or anyone; whoever it would be, they would surely find it suspicious if she wasn't in her

Penny had a plan.

she wanted to save Grave one way or another. Tucking in the bed, Penny laid flat on her back and killed

I can save this family from its impending doom, she murmured, staring at the high ceiling blankly.

even reach adulthood. Grace's first crime was heavy and irreparable she should be punished for it, and Penny was aware of that. However, if she could make a change, then Grace might not be associated with a

in priso

being nosy... I know," she told herself, nodding. "But it can't be helped. I need Grace to do

The change she made

my family... I can't just forget

were not enough for Penny to forget the plans she had for the first decade of her life. Not that that plan originated from hate, but more of the terms of how she wanted to

thing she needed to invest in, but also