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

Chapter 661: speck of dust

Getting disliked was something Nathaniel was so used to. Even his own parents disliked him to the point of abandoning him at a young age. Growing up, it was the same for the people around him. They disliked him for no reason, bullied him, and took advantage of him.

So would anyone blame Nathaniel if he ended up as someone who didn't care about other people? Would anyone blame him if he lived for himself and only for himself alone?

"That — that's it?" he blurted out in disbelief, almost laughing to himself at her ridiculous reasoning. "You want me dead because you dislike me?"

"If that isn't clear, then it's because I find you an eyesore." Penny shrugged apathetically. "Don't tell me you don't know that already? You scheme against people and then act like a victim. Instead of trying to save yourself, you simply cry and throw tantrums."

Penny slowly leaned forward and arched a brow. "Aren't you ashamed of yourself? It's pathetic."

"..." Nathaniel slowly cast his wide eyes down, balling his hands on the surface of the table. His shoulders tensed, trembling mildly as he let out his frustration with a light scoff. "What do you know?"

"I know enough to see how pathetic you are."

He ground his teeth, glaring at her. "Hah! You're... you're ridiculous!"

"Is that a surprise?"

"Hah!"

"Wait." The corner of Penny's mouth hooked up as she looked at him with amusement. "Don't tell me... you don't know how pathetic you are? Did you actually believe you are worth more than what you think you are?"

making his breathing heavy. He fixed his eyes on her, balling his hands into

join you for dinner?" he scoffed. "If so, then thank you for the invitation. I appreciate that you asked

too afraid to get your

his piece, Nathaniel huffed and turned to leave. He would rather dig the entire night than sit at this dining table while she criticized him for her own entertainment. At the

you, you know that?" Penny mused as she watched him walk away. "To believe you're worth more than anything when, in fact, we are all just as small as a speck of

Nathaniel paused and

of dirtying my hands, Nathaniel," she continued in a knowing tone. "If I want you dead, you're dead. I would kill you myself if I wanted to, but here you are, still alive. Aren't you taking

place where I am not

A chuckle escaped her as she

"No, thank you."

in understanding. "Then, if you do not want to sit down, your things are already packed. Leave

"What?"

interested in you, and I'm tired of watching you ruin our beautiful garden. Why stay here? You were right.

"....."

head to the side. "Or did you find a passion for digging? Even

was the richest man in Anteca, and his influence extended internationally. Another mouth to feed would not be a problem. However, Nathaniel grasped what Penny

didn't need him

her was something she had grown tired of. This meant she wanted him for something

a good-for-nothing like him bring

and faced her. His expression was solemn, his jaw tightening. His fist loosened as he took a