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

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

own.

be

about it. Her mind was

closet and took out 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 couldn't

pants up

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face twisted in dismay. "Didn't I just

come it wouldn't fit right

thinking she was gaining a ton of weight every day... or was

reluctantly took off her spy attire. How nice would it be

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

Penny had a plan.

to

then I can save this family from its impending doom, she murmured, staring

adulthood. Grace's first crime was heavy and irreparable she should be punished for it, and Penny was aware of that. However,

in priso

be helped. I need

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

my family... I

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

stocks weren't the only thing she needed to invest