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

Chapter 796: Untouchable

Chapter 796: Untouchable

Just when everyone thought the shocks were over, they realized they were wrong. All eyes followed Penny as she strolled toward the table, plucked a grape, and sat on Zoren's armrest.

"As for me, I'm joining my new family for my first family dinner as a Pierson. It's a little late, but hi?"

A sweet smile spread across Penny's face as she popped the grape into her mouth, leaving everyone unsure whether she was savoring the taste of the fruit or their reactions.

"What did you say?" Karina, William's daughter, blurted out, her disbelief plain. Her eyes darted between Penny and Zoren, who was casually looking up at Penny with a smile.

"This grape is good," Penny remarked to Zoren, who nodded at her. "We should take some home later."

"Sure." Zoren nodded again before tilting his head, looking at William over

Penny's torso. "You were saying?"

William's face went blank. "Huh?"

"You mentioned earlier that you wanted a word with her husband," Zoren reminded him. "What was it you wanted to discuss with me..."

He trailed off, his lips curving upward as if a thought had suddenly lightened his mood. "... about my wife?"

Wife?

For a moment, silence fell over the dining hall, thick enough for them to hear their own heartbeats. All eyes turned to Penny, who was calmly munching grapes, while Zoren stared in William's direction.

her chair. "Did he just say...

of the room. Her remark left everyone holding their breath, wide-eyed, as they stared

the other hand, nearly fell to her knees. Her complexion paled

she muttered in disbelief. "That young woman... is the matriarch of

to hold Mildred steady. Meanwhile, even

Thud!

kitchen group earlier. Her dazed eyes were fixed on Penny.

Thud!

defeated. "I said this and that to her... not knowing she was the

and his pupils constricted.

she slowly turned her sharp

a wink,

to accept this turn of events. It felt like a nightmare, something he could simply shake

to hope this

pointing a trembling finger at Zoren and Penny.

no need to be so shocked. I mentioned not long ago that my wife is a busy person, and it's up to her whether or not she'd

"Didn't you say you were curious about what kind of woman could capture my heart?

head, eyes at William. "Do you believe me now when I say she's not someone to

recalled his encounter with Zoren earlier today in the lift. Zoren had mentioned that William wouldn't want Penny here,

was

Zoren murmured, casting his gaze back to Penny, "...do you still want to press charges against the matriarch

glint flickered in Zoren's eyes as he turned back

William possibly answer that

She had no standing in the family beyond Ker duties. But if Penny was part of the family