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

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Gonna get herself killed

"Pe - Penny?" Patricia's eyes widened as she stared at the woman standing beside the table. "What what are you doing here?"

Nina pursed her lips and glanced up at Penny, only to see the latter smile at Patricia.

"How nice to be recognized by you at a glance, Patricia, Penny smiled and chuckled. "Even my Third Brother couldn't recognize me at first sight, but you did. I find that sweet," @

Patricia opened and closed her mouth and then cleared her throat. "Heh. Well, nothing's changed; of course, anyone with eyes would recognize you!"

"That's exactly my thought!" Penny sighed.

"Anyway, it's nice to see you again, Penny!" Patricia forced a grin, now in a hurry to leave. "I have to go since I'm meeting with my friends..."

Penny suddenly grabbed her arm, stopping her.

Patricia stopped and slowly lifted her eyes to her. "Penny?"

"Patricia, it's been a while since we've seen each other," Penny fluttered her eyelashes ever so tenderly and smiled sweetly. "And I kinda overheard you talking about something... very interesting. Don't go, sit.

Penny wiggled her brows, gently pushing Patricia back to her seat.

Patricia gulped and smiled, shrugging. "Fine, she said. "It's still early, so I don't mind indulging with my old friends."

"Good!" Penny smiled and sat in the other corner, winking at Nina, who was giving her an odd

look.

everything, Patricia would be done for. Penny isn't as petty as

Patricia.

see Patricia. But Nina knew it wasn't like that. Although Nina couldn't point out exactly what Penny was

as uncomfortable with Patricia here." Nina cleared her throat, darting her eyes between Penny and Patricia. 'Patricia seems nervous,

and Penny was part of the elites. Although it was not public knowledge that the person behind the Prime Group was Penny, Patricia wouldn't fight Penny solely because of Atlas, the CEO of Global

you said just now... Patricia, is it true?" Penny's voice was laced with interest, her

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Gonna get herself

Patricia raised her brows at Penny. "What do

one you said

Patricia gulped. "The...?"

giving Nina, Penny clarified and sighed. "Didn't you give Nina

the full context, I'm intrigued. Nina

'Since when did I refuse any

Penny grinned. "Who knows? It might be beneficial for us

Patricia relaxed a little. "It's nothing, Penny. It's just a project I am interested in working on with Nina. I heard she's one of the best, and

O shape.

"Of course."

First Brother for reconsideration... and you're saying the Millers can help. Nina more than we, the Bennets, can?" Patricia opened and closed her mouth. "Penny, what are you on about now? I came here with good intentions,

not twisting anyone's words. I'm simply... deciphering them, Penny explained with a shrug. "Unless, of course, you

Miller, and even though our families haven't been on good terms, I have my own career and a name for myself!" "Oh?"

at the two of them. "If you consider my offer an insult, shame on you! There's no point in reaching out a helping hand to ungrateful people. Hah!" she huffed

muttered. "It's not like you said something really hurtful. She looks like

For a second, Nina's heart slowed as she gulped nervously. She had never seen Penny wear such an expression, but it was enough to tell

Pierson, didn't she?"

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