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

Chapter 842

Chapter 842: Dark horse?

Chapter 842: Dark horse?

"Because when a queen rises to the throne, she also needs her own power."

Penny didn't need to say more for Ashley to understand what she meant. She was selecting candidates who could offer support, which wasn't all that surprising. After all, even though Penny had a notable reputation and career outside the Pierson family, she held a position where she couldn't afford to be completely indifferent to these matters.

Ashley understood all of that. However...

"Young Madam, I don't understand why I'm being picked as a candidate," Ashley said, confused. "Compared to those already in power, I'm just in the kitchen serving you and everyone else."

Penny hummed a tune and smiled. "I like variety."

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"Huh?"

"And you cook well!"

"..." Ashley stared at Penny, opening and closing her mouth, but her voice wouldn't come out. "You're picking me as a candidate because... I cook well?"

"Mhm." Penny nodded. "Many people at the table are running their own businesses. Ideally, it's best to look in their direction first. I'm not saying I don't have any prospective people there. All I'm saying is... dark horses can always be considered."

"You think... I'm a dark horse?"

her gaze forward. Ashley furrowed her

about you," Penny shared nonchalantly. "He only said a thing or two, but I couldn't get much

together. "A man like him wouldn't know

the family," Penny replied. "It's just that if he sees no threat or if someone isn't in a position others could benefit from, his mind just archives

"What I meant is that I could do a thorough background check on you, but where's the fun in that, right? If I want your

at her feet. She kept her lips pressed

Ashley said after taking a deep breath, lifting her head to face Penny. She stopped in her tracks,

and turned to

flattered that you're considering me as a candidate. However, even though I'm honored and thankful, I

"And why is that?"

in her eyes. She could easily say that she wasn't capable or that she would only let Penny down, but she

she had a feeling it

I'm not the right choice, Young Madam," Ashley said, taking another deep breath and looking Penny straight in

latter had expected. If anything, Ashley stuck to the one reason why, even if

That reason was...

her arms folded under her chest, her hand clutching her arm.

Ashley's side profile before her eyes fell on the man lying on the bed. Her lips were drawn into a thin line, studying the numerous tubes and life support keeping the man-who was barely skin

your husband?" Penny asked quietly, noticing Ashley nod from

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it was pouring rain, and the road was slippery. He was just on his way to his hotel when it

also died. They said he was lucky to survive... though, until

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