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

Chapter 500: One point for Zoren

The family meeting started off normally, with Allison hosting it perfectly. It would make one think she had done this before, but in truth, she was just being herself. Thankfully, Old Mrs. Pierson was much less strict than they had heard.

Everything proceeded smoothly until it was time for gift-giving.

"I am so glad this finally happened!" Old Mrs. Pierson tapped Allison's hand as she moved closer. "Allison, please forgive our family — this child in particular — for being rude to you."

She then cast an apologetic look at Charles. "I deeply apologize for our family's behavior. We should've reached out early, but it took us this long. Forgive me."

Unlike how Charles was often openly displeased with anyone except his wife and daughter, he actually liked Old Mrs. Pierson. Having grown up with strict parents, Old Mrs. Pierson's easygoing nature was a breath of fresh air.

"Old Madam, there's no need to apologize," Charles replied understandingly. "Even though this meeting is a little late, I'm still glad it's happening now. So, you don't have to worry. We understand."

"Ah, no wonder Penelope is such an angel!" Old Mrs. Pierson's eyes misted as she admired the couple. "You two make such a lovely pair. How I wish Renren and Penelope would be the same!"

Allison chuckled and squeezed Old Mrs. Pierson's hand. "Old Madam, I'm sure they will be. After all, Zoren is a good man."

"Aist! He is a good man, but also so inexperienced!" Old Mrs. Pierson didn't spare Zoren from her teasing, hoping to gain the Bennet family's mercy. "Allison, Charles, please be patient with him. Penelope is his first girlfriend. So, he would surely make mistakes here and there. He still needs a lot of guidance."

Charles raised his brows and glanced at Zoren. "Is this true?"

"Though some may

all," Atlas chimed in, sipping his tea. "It's actually much

agreement. "I'm

her date with Zoren. He had hidden them away for stressful situations. Who would have the stressful situation would also

a nod. "There's no shame in

Zoren's past, but

either, so it only felt right that she would be

One point for Zoren.

Old Madam," Allison chuckled.

my apologies. To show my sincerity, I've

Pierson clapped her hands

who promptly left the room. Moments later, the servant

the gifts off to the side while Butler Hubert handed smaller ones to each member of the Bennet family. Surprised, everyone stared at the items placed before them. Even Butler Jen, who had been standing by to offer assistance, flinched when a present was placed

the small box in front of her,

at Old Mrs. Pierson. "This is too

too much! Hah! This is nothing!" Old Mrs. Pierson exclaimed gleefully. "I would have brought more if Zoren hadn't warned me you might find it rude. So I spent days handpicking what to give each of you. It's my way

as she added, "Still, I hope these gifts can at least

for the fear of appearing unreasonably extravagant, he would have added even more gifts. To him, these offerings were too little. But well, they could always gift them in the future once everything had settled