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

175 Operation: Future.

"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

problems, thinking everyone should know things even when not being said. At least, he expected that people would naturally

own.

to be worse than him

Penny didn't mind Atlas's appreciation and quickly forgot about it. Her

nodding to herself. After that,

the pants up but to no avail. It

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175 Operation: Future.

"Didn't I

wouldn't fit

was gaining a ton of weight every day... or was it because

heavy sigh escaped her before she reluctantly took off her spy attire.

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 would be, they would surely find it suspicious if

Penny had a plan.

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 laid flat on her back and killed some

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

horrible life in the crine world before she could 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

in priso

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

the future. The change she made in the Cortez Household was simply nothing compared to the life

in these mansions and my family...

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

she needed to