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]

of Excellence Basketball Team!" the

smiles.

and font but

those who came with them to celebrate were completely speechless. The staff were all beaming at them as if they just hadn't torn down an extra banner in case

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

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

at Lily and

hand, didn't know if he would feel ashamed of his father. But seeing that the

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

asked while they were waiting for their food, eyes on

I know is that I was headed home, but suddenly,

have to

James and then at Penny. "I thought

glared at James. "Why would I be friends with him? I hadn't forgiven him

never mentioned wanting to be friends with him. James was Keith's lookout and if not for receiving a beating from Penny, he would still be doing that if she didn't intervene. Therefore, he understood

because he was useful.

Penny?" Lily inquired out of pure

and Ginnie. Right. These two

she

was the one who

while the latter almost wept. Not receiving forgiveness from Penny and being some sort of a real

deserve

so they dropped the topic. James, however, stayed quiet. throughout the meal while Penny happily munched