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

At least, he expected that people would naturally ask if they didn't understand

own.

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

forgot about it.

once again, nodding to herself. After that, she reached out for a pair of black clothing.

the pants up but to no avail.

12.03

175 Operation: Future.

"Didn't I just buy this yesterday?"

it wouldn't fit

thinking she was gaining a ton of weight every

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

is 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 her or anyone; whoever it would be, they would surely find it suspicious if

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, Penny laid flat on her

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

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

in priso

it can't be helped. I need Grace to

her life in the future. The change she

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

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 of how

the only thing she needed to invest in, but also