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

Chapter 764: Be careful of the martriarch

Chapter 764: Be careful of the martriarch

"I'll surely keep that in mind."

Belle studied Penny's side profile as the latter looked in the direction where Karina had headed. A shallow breath slipped past Belle's nostrils as she thought that Penny needed to know more about the family. After all, Penny had mentioned this was her first time here, and she came without her husband's knowledge.

Like Karina, Belle assumed Penny's husband was from a distant branch of the family that wasn't much involved in the internal affairs of the main branch and the first two branches. However, they still had the privilege of attending family gatherings.

"Penny," Belle called, waiting for Penny to turn her attention back to her. "I... don't want to offend you, but I think it's best if you go home."

"Huh?"

Belle smiled subtly and apologetically. "I know you're very enthusiastic about attending tonight's event, but I'm sorry to tell you this-the Pierson Family gathering isn't as good as it seems."

"..." Penny blinked innocently, staring at Belle with a slight tilt of her head.

"You met Karina, right?" Belle asked, and Penny nodded. "Well, Karina is part of the second branch of the family."

Penny still didn't answer, keeping her clueless look. Seeing this unchanged expression slightly upset Belle, as she had hoped Penny would understand without having to spell everything out. But why was she surprised? Penny looked clueless, and it wouldn't be a surprise if her husband kept her in the dark.

"Fine." Belle cleared her throat and looked straight into Penny's eyes. "I'll be blunt with you, but I want you to know I'm not trying to scare you away, alright?"

"Is it really better if I'm not here?" Penny finally asked, out of pure curiosity.

A wry smile crept onto Belle's face. "If I'm going to answer that personally, I'd love to chat more with you. However, yes."

"Why is that?"

"Penny, the Pierson Family gathering is more like a meeting to weigh each other's power and alliances within the family. It might sound complicated, but during this meeting, anything can happen. But that's beside the point," Belle sighed again. "The main point is, the main branch and the two first branches are here."

"Well, isn't it only natural for them to be here?"

the family and the second branch have always been at odds. Karina is from the

"They get along?"

say that with full confidence, but it's not as

sign that Penny understood her point. However, nothing changed in Penny's expression, even though she was

breath. "It's the reason I chose to stay away... and decided that I do not

formed an O-shape again.

"Yes."

it safe to tell this to

on Belle's face cracked. "It's not a

they were just what Jenny and Karina had said. Her husband used to run a thriving business that didn't operate the way other Pierson Family members did

people with a heart. However, it was a shame that he married Belle, because

want to keep my marriage - even if

—

anything I have to, was all she

that if she

if it's not, then it's just not a bad thing. It would be the

hand, squeezing it.

But I can't leave now." Not that Penny was planning

stay away from people's radar," she added. "It's

people

else is prettier

they were

"Huh?"

Belle, you're so pretty, you know?" Penny casually commented. "If that

reason they were picking on you, then

Penny. Karina and I... our feud goes way back. Anyway, later, once we get in, whatever you see and hear, just let

I see and hear?" Penny cocked her head

would be entertaining, as long as that

an exaggeration," Belle shrugged. "Just listen to me. It's for