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

Chapter 516: Then you'll keep owing me

Since Penny had been out of the office under the guise of recovering from her injured hand, she decided to visit her mother first. So, she went to Mama for brunch. When Allison arrived, they quickly dropped their previous conversation. Fortunately, Jessa didn't expose her to her mother.

The conversation soon turned to a variety of topics, though it mostly centered around Old Mrs. Pierson's offer. Jessa and Allison were still reconsidering, and since Penny was a businesswoman herself, running a large security firm, she offered her insights on the matter.

After finishing her meal, Penny bid her mother and aunt goodbye.

Seated in the driver's seat, Penny adjusted the rearview mirror to look at herself.

"I didn't know it'd take this long for them to fade," she murmured, adjusting her scarf around her neck. "I shouldn't have made out with him so much."

The hickeys had faded but were still noticeable on her fair skin. While there were more hidden beneath her clothes, her neck was the most visible. To avoid unwanted stares, she made sure to cover them.

Satisfied with her appearance, Penny smiled and stepped out of the car, heading straight to the underground parking elevator. Everything seemed normal as she reached her floor and saw her employees at work.

Unlike the previous week, there were more people in the building.

"Good afternoon, Miss Bennet," some employees greeted her, to which she responded with a polite nod.

Everything felt peaceful as she made her way to her office. Things were back to normal, and although she had been away for a few days, she was ready to dive into work, finish as much task as she could, and head home to Zoren. She had already visited her mother, and while it was a shame that Charles was on another fishing trip with Haines, she knew she could visit anytime.

However, the peacefulness evaporated the moment she reached her office.

she muttered, running her tongue across her inner cheek as she stepped inside. Penny closed the door behind her, her eyes locking on the figure sitting on

want this time?" she added,

couch, one leg draped over the other, reading a magazine. He looked up slowly as he heard the door open, watching

didn't want me approaching you in the parking lot, and now you're complaining when I visit you here," he quipped, watching her move toward her

feet, striding toward her. "Penny-" he stopped when she

she replied in the same cold tone.

around his arm. "What's that?" she asked, her sharp gaze snapping

didn't respond immediately. Instead, he stared at her, carefully peeling her hand off his shoulder to inspect her

he whispered, narrowing his eyes at the healing stitches

pulled her hand away. "It's nothing. Did you

you," he shrugged, almost laughing. "We used to spend day and night

me now, so off you go," Penny replied, jerking her chin toward the

away,

moved

glanced at his cast again, she resisted the urge to ask about it, knowing she'd find out eventually. With that, she focused on starting her work, not

I like you, right?" he spoke just as she placed her hand on

know that, right,

Penny looked back at him, shaking her head mildly. "You

"I do."

"Is that why you're here? To declare your

tongue along his teeth. "Why don't

you approached me with