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

you," Penny shared nonchalantly. "He

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he sees no threat or if someone

cast Ashley a knowing look. "What I meant is that I could do a thorough background check on you, but where's the fun in that, right? If I

feet. She kept her lips pressed

down," Ashley said after taking a deep breath, lifting her head to face Penny.

and turned to face her.

as a candidate. However,

"And why is that?"

at Penny with mixed emotions in her eyes. She could easily say that she wasn't capable or that she would

an answer easily. Ashley hadn't proven that yet, but she had a feeling it was one of Penny's qualities. Besides, Penny had shown her stubbornness

give you reasons why I'm not the right choice, Young Madam," Ashley said, taking another deep breath

didn't offer Penny many excuses, just as the latter had expected. If anything, Ashley stuck to the one reason

That reason was...

her hand clutching her arm. "No one else

the bed. Her lips were drawn into a thin line, studying the numerous tubes and life support keeping the man-who

your husband?" Penny asked quietly, noticing Ashley

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his business trips," Ashley whispered. "They said it was pouring rain, and the road was slippery. He was just on his way

collision also died. They said he was

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