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

who gave him a look. "I took care of her while

he picked up the bottle of

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

think it's cute?" Jessa

tilting her daughter's head to check

corner, still

sorry for him, considering he had the most dangerous career among them all. Yet even Jessa was

on the good

realize he had no financial literacy. He had spent most of his savings and was

her home," Atlas declared, hands on his hips. "Someone

then turned to Allison. "You can ride with Haines, Ali.

guess? I only had

day off, and we need to

up. "You're staying

his wife would spend the night chatting with

cast his father a look. "Thanks

carry Penny. Fortunately, he

her bones made of iron?' he thought, giving

they initially felt sorry for

he doesn't

and everyone glanced

Charles remarked, his eyes narrowing toward the corner where his poorest son had been. To his dismay, Hugo had already disappeared. "That sneaky brat knew it! He was sulking not because of his mood, but because

planning his escape!"

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[Bennet Mansion]

panting by the time he reached Penny's room.

straightened his back, hands

Master, what happened to Miss Penny?"

noticing the glass of water Butler Jen

the glass and

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

Butler Jen a smile. "She had a glass of wine. Aunt Jessa gave it

Butler Jen repeated, watching Atlas