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

that people would naturally

own.

even more tricky since Penny seemed to be worse than him

about it. Her

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, she realized

while lifting the pants up but to no avail. It got stuck to her

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mirror, her face twisted in dismay. "Didn't I just buy this yesterday?"

wouldn't

face, thinking she was gaining a ton of weight every day... or was it because she just

before she reluctantly took off her spy attire. How

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

Penny had a plan.

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

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

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 be associated with a more violent environment of the crime world and

in priso

it can't be

in the future. The

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

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 live in the

needed