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

219 This is why...

Since the basketball game was the highlight of today's event, many left and went home since there was nothing else to do in the school. As for the basketball team, Charles and the coach took them to a nice restaurant to celebrate this win.

With them were not just the basketball team, but also some of Penny's friends. Although Penny was unsure why James was dragged into this because he ended up tagging along.

When they arrived at the restaurant, there was already a banner prepared for the basketball team. Following Charles inside, everyone was all smiles until they saw the banner the staff were holding. [It's okay, guys! You did your best, and that's the most important! I'm still proud of all of you!

- Coach Charles Bennet]

Charles's face froze as soon as he saw the smiling faces of the staff. The staff then spoke in unison, trying to cheer up the basketball team.

Atlas frowned. "What did they mean by that?"

"Dad, what's this?" Hugo cast his father a look, confused.

All of them then set their eyes on Charles, who faced them with an awkward smile.

“It's probably a mistake!" he said and rushed to the staff, telling them the team actually won.

Much to everyone's surprise, the staff quickly tore down the banner they were holding, revealing another banner behind it.

[Congratulations, Team! You are the best! I've never doubted you! I knew you could do it!

- Coach Charles Bennet]

School of Excellence Basketball Team!" the staff cheered

smiles.

and

all beaming at them as if they just hadn't torn down an extra banner in

proud grin. It didn't seem

your dad is a little goofy, isn't he?" Lily whispered beside Penny. "It's very

glanced at Lily

didn't know if he would feel ashamed of his father. But seeing that the basketball team laughed it off he stave nuiet and

Slater didn't want to join the chaos at the table, they chose to sit at

while they were waiting

don't know," he panicked. "All I know is that I was headed home, but suddenly,

didn't have to make it look

glanced at James and then at Penny. "I thought you two

at James. "Why would I be friends with him? I

friends with him. James was Keith's lookout and if not for receiving a beating

because he was useful.

to you, Penny?" Lily

Ginnie. Right. These two

bit and glared at James. "Did you pick on Penny before?" she asked, ready to kick him out of

answered since he knew he was the one who should answer that. "It's not a huge problem, and it's all in the

forgiveness from Penny and being some sort of a real lackey was much better for James. It felt like that was what he deserved and that he had to redeem himself by working hard. However, if Slater had forgiven him so easily, then James wouldn't be

didn't deserve

to come, so they dropped the topic. James, however, stayed quiet. throughout