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]

Excellence Basketball Team!" the

smiles.

same design and font but

to celebrate were completely speechless. The staff were all beaming at them as if they just hadn't torn down an extra

a proud grin. It didn't seem like he was bothered by the fact he prepared

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

glanced at Lily and

But seeing that the basketball team laughed it off he stave nuiet and denied his father for a second 219

chaos at the table,

you here?" Penny asked while they

I was headed home, but suddenly, I was on the bus with you and the team. Should

Penny pouted. "You didn't have to make it look like

and then at Penny. "I thought you two

glared at James. "Why would I be

she never mentioned wanting to be friends with him. James was Keith's lookout and if not for receiving a beating

because he was useful.

Penny?" Lily inquired out of

Ginnie. Right. These two were unaware

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

since he knew he was the one who should

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

didn't deserve such

they dropped the topic. James, however, stayed quiet. throughout