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.

to be worse than him in that area. Worse - but not in a bad way,

quickly forgot about it. Her mind was more focused on something

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, she realized it

Penny jumped while lifting the pants up but to no avail.

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

it wouldn't

was gaining a ton

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

silly," she mumbled and gave 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

Penny had a plan.

was in danger. It wasn't her business, but for her, she wanted to save Grave

can save this family from its impending doom,

and Penny was aware

in priso

nodding. "But it can't be helped. I need

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

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

she had for the first decade of her life. Not that that plan originated from hate, but more of the terms of how

the only thing she needed to invest in, but