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?"

at Penny. "Though some may think it's

shameful at all," Atlas chimed in, sipping his

in agreement. "I'm

with Zoren. He had hidden them away for stressful situations. Who would have the stressful situation would also be caused by the person who gave

with a

mind worked. They didn't want to delve into Zoren's past, but had he had previous lovers, they might have

been with a man either, so it only felt right that she would be with someone

One point for Zoren.

Old Madam," Allison chuckled. "I'm sure they'll

like to extend my apologies. To

clapped her hands

her signal, Butler Hubert bowed and gestured to the other servant, who promptly left the room. Moments later, the servant returned with more staff, all carrying

stacked 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

her brows at the small box in

Pierson. "This is too much. You didn't

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

these gifts

added even more gifts. To him, these offerings were too little. But well, they could always gift them in