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

said. At least, he expected that people would naturally ask if

own.

felt even more tricky since Penny seemed to be worse than him in

and quickly forgot about it. Her mind

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

jumped while lifting the pants up but to

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

come it wouldn't

was gaining a ton of

sigh escaped her before she reluctantly took off her spy attire. How nice

up, 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 than sorry. Her mother might check on her or anyone; whoever it

Penny had a plan.

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 in the bed, Penny

from its impending doom, she

was heavy and irreparable she should be punished for it, and Penny was aware

in priso

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

as a baby, she had an entire infancy to think about her life in the future. The

there are also changes in these mansions and my family... I

parents 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

needed