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!"

smiles.

had the same design and font

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

the staff with a proud grin. It didn't seem like he was

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

glanced at Lily and smiled

father. But seeing that the basketball team laughed it off he stave nuiet and denied

to join the chaos at the table, they chose to sit at the other table

while they were waiting

sat across from her beside Slater. "I don't know," he panicked. "All I know is that I was headed home, but suddenly, I was on the bus with you and the team. Should I

just asking," Penny pouted. "You didn't have to make it

and then at Penny. "I thought

glared at James. "Why would I be

friends with him. James was Keith's lookout and if not for receiving a beating from Penny, he would

because he was useful.

to you, Penny?" Lily

and Ginnie. Right. These two were unaware

Penny before?" she asked, ready

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

It's settled now, so let's not bring it up." Penny and James glanced at Slater. The former sighed a bit while the latter almost wept. Not receiving 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 able to sleep with his conscience tugging

deserve such

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