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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

even when not being said. At least, he expected that people would naturally ask if they didn't understand something for he would

own.

it felt even more tricky since Penny seemed to be worse than him in that area. Worse - but not in a bad way,

mind Atlas's appreciation and quickly forgot about it.

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 changed from her pajamas to her black suit, but alas,

while lifting the pants up but

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twisted in dismay. "Didn't

it wouldn't fit right

she was gaining a ton of

before she reluctantly took off her spy attire. How nice would it be to

knowing it was much better to be safe than sorry. Her mother might check on her or anyone; whoever it would be, they would

Penny had a plan.

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

from its impending doom, she murmured, staring at the high ceiling blankly.

be punished for it, and Penny was

in priso

can't be helped. I need Grace

think about her life in the future. The change she made in the Cortez Household was simply nothing compared to the life she was truly preparing herself

there are also changes in these mansions and my family... I can't just forget my future,"

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

only thing she needed to invest in,