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

Chapter 418: It's best for all of us.

"Just let those fools fight over who's going to pay. Here, have a drink."

Penny's gaze fell on the wineglass Jessa was pouring. She let out a deep breath and smacked her lips.

'Well, I guess I'm no longer an occasional drinker,' she thought. 'Though I do have something to celebrate today... and something I want to forget.'

"Jessi," Allison sighed, only to receive a sharp look from Jessa.

"Allison, Penny is already a big girl," Jessa argued, sliding the glass of wine in front of Penny. "Here, have a drink. Then, let's talk about our crush. You little nasty girl. I heard you went on a date."

"Don't call her nasty," Allison remarked, but Jessa just smirked.

"How could I not? Just look at her!" Jessa intoned, causing Allison to cast a glance at Penny.

Penny pursed her lips, blushing as she heedlessly reached for the wine and chugged it down. As soon as she did, Atlas felt all his senses tingling. Turning his head amidst his debate with Charles, his mouth fell open, eyes wide.

"Penny!" His loud call made everyone flinch and turn toward him. All they saw was Atlas rushing to Penny, but it was too late. Before he could reach her, Penny put the empty wineglass down.

"Hah!" she hissed in satisfaction, raising her brows as she noticed everyone staring at her. Or rather, at someone near her. Following their gaze, her eyes fell on Atlas. "Oh, First Brother-hic!"

Penny hiccuped a couple more times, her vision spinning wildly. "Huh?"

A sound escaped her lips, and before she knew it, everything went blank.

THUD!

All eyes that had been on Atlas immediately moved to Penny. She had passed out, her head hitting the table.

For a moment, everyone was speechless at the turn of events. Slater even rubbed his eyes to make sure what he'd seen was real. Others simply furrowed their brows in confusion.

"She... she only had one glass, right?" Jessa's puzzled voice pierced the still air. "I didn't even fill it all the way. It was only half."

Allison's mouth fell open, staring at her daughter in disbelief. "She... she's this much of a lightweight?"

"Is that wine strong?" Slater inquired. "How did she get drunk on one drink?"

hand, pinched the bridge

him a look. "I took care of her while we

he picked up the bottle of wine and inspected

light one, but it's definitely not strong either," he

head and you think it's

to

the corner, still sulking. "She's

glance, finding him a bit pitiful. Even Jessa felt sorry for him, considering he had the most dangerous career

worry too much," said Jessa. "Just focus on the good

had

to drive her home," Atlas declared, hands

"You can ride with Haines, Ali. Is

nodded. "I guess? I only

your place, Ali," Jessa giggled. "Tomorrow's our day

eyes lit up.

didn't look pleased. He knew his wife would spend the night chatting with Jessa,

remarked and cast his

as Atlas struggled to carry Penny. Fortunately, he led an active lifestyle; otherwise, it would have

she so heavy? Are her bones made of iron?' he thought, giving his younger

initially

to sneak away, so he doesn't have to help

everyone glanced at the

toward the corner where his poorest son had been. To his dismay, Hugo had already disappeared. "That sneaky brat knew it! He

planning his escape!"

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[Bennet Mansion]

by the time he reached Penny's room. He

his back, hands on his

what happened to Miss Penny?" Butler Jen asked,

him, noticing the glass of water Butler Jen

said, taking the glass and

think Atlas's exercise regimen was pointless. If only he knew how heavy Penny

satisfaction, flashing Butler Jen a smile. "She had a glass of wine. Aunt Jessa gave

Jen repeated,