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"I'm not getting married. O

Atlas raised his brows and glanced at his sister, who hadn't waited for anyone to settle in before dropping the bombshell. However, he didn't stop her and merely shrugged, as he would have done the same if he were in her shoes.

Old Mrs. Bennet frowned deeply. "What is the meaning of this? Penelope Bennet, do you even understand the gravity of what you're saying?"

"Atlas, did you gather all of us here to tell us that Penelope isn't getting married?" another uncle spoke in displeasure. "Didn't you say you'd come here with Penny to discuss the arrangement we had?" "Cousin," Sven chuckled mildly. "Did you tell Penny about the situation with the Ito Family?"

Sven flashed Penny a kind smile. "Penny, if your First Brother hasn't told you yet, let me summarize it for you."

After observing Penny for a moment, Sven jumped to the conclusion that she was all appearance and no substance. She had been clinging to Atlas, and someone like that typically needed protection from someone stronger. Moreover, aside from securing an internship under a renowned professor, there was nothing noteworthy about her.

All they knew was that she was studying under this professor.

But, alas, anyone could claim they were studying under a renowned professor to deceive others. After all, Penny was swapped as a baby. Her parents might have wanted to conceal the fact that their real daughter was a failure or a troublemaker.

"That is why our elders are eager to fulfill this marriage, Sven explained with a kind smile. "Do you understand now, Penny?" 2

With Sven's gentle approach, the elders calmed down.

"I know Atlas might have missed some important details, but this union is crucial, Sven-added kindly, not forgetting to drag Atlas's name into it. "We all know Atlas is very fond of you, and he's been resisting this agreement ever since it was brought up. However, no one can blame him. He's just trying to protect his little sister, after all."

Penny tilted her head to the side. "Ito Family of Ito Motors?"

"Yes, Penny. Sven nodded gently. "I'm sure you know them even if you're not involved in the business.

them very well, Penny almost laughed to herself. After all, they've been begging me to look after them for years since they had a conflict

glanced proudly at the elders before shifting his attention back to Penny. "So, with this,

can now..."

you did mention some details my brother didn't tell me. However, I still can't marry." Penny flashed

Sven was displeased. "Did you listen to

mid-sentence before he could make himself look good again. "It's just that I can't marry twice. I'm already married!" "Impossible!" Sven scoffed. "How can

talking about now?!" Sven's father barked as well. "Atlas, what does

secrets from us?!" their grandmother expressed her dismay. "What is going on here? After Sven's efforts to make this arrangement as peaceful as possible, why are you only revealing

relative chimed in. "How

slid it to the middle of the table. "You can check my marriage certificate, registered... five

"What?!"

her marriage license, watching her uncle reach out to

fist against the table. "Atlas, what's the meaning of this? Explain. before I decide to call my lawyer to draft my

her eyelashes at her brother. "To be fair, First Brother didn't know about this until I came back. So, he couldn't

how to tease people. 'She never changed, he thought. Still mischievous as

for a family meeting. That's why we're all here." Atlas broke his silence, taking charge of the situation so Penny wouldn't have to save him

our ancestors made. His lips curved downward even more deeply, knowing they would now have to make amends. "Atlas, I am so disappointed in

the negotiations, Atlas

need. The Chairman waved his

time, Atlas's stoic expression

company even before your father handed it over to you. I terms of experience, he has a

In

Registered five

of achievements?' Penny bit her tongue from saying it, knowing this was her brother's fight, and she didn't need to step

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