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

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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.

all, they've been begging me to look after

at the elders before shifting his attention back to Penny.

can now..."

I still

"Did you listen to what

to marry," Penny interrupted him mid-sentence before he could make himself look good again.

nonsense are you talking about now?!" Sven's father barked as

keeping 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,

relative chimed in.

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

"What?!"

reach out to check it. But before he could open

what's the meaning of this?

at my First Brother," Penny pouted adorably, fluttering her eyelashes at her brother. "To be fair, First Brother didn't know about this until I

Penny a sidelong glance, thinking his sister truly knew how to tease people. 'She

here." Atlas broke his silence, taking charge of the situation so Penny wouldn't have to save him again. "Since this is unprecedented, and it's my fault for not telling Penny about the engagement earlier, I take full responsibility

our ancestors made. His lips curved downward even more deeply, knowing they

the negotiations,

The Chairman waved his hand. "Let Sven do

time, Atlas's stoic expression

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

In

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terms of achievements?' Penny bit her tongue from saying it, knowing this