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?"

Ashley, then turned her gaze forward.

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

lips together. "A man like him wouldn't know

everyone in the family," Penny replied. "It's just that if he sees no threat or if someone isn't in a

me anything about you, I could always check for myself." Penny 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 want your sincerity,

remained quiet, hanging her head low as she gazed at her feet. She kept her lips pressed

said after taking a

also stopped and turned to face

considering me as a candidate. However, even though I'm

"And why is that?"

Ashley hesitated, looking at Penny with mixed emotions in her eyes. She could easily say that she wasn't capable or that she would only let Penny down, but she

like Penny wouldn't take no for an answer easily. Ashley hadn't proven that yet, but she had a feeling it was one of

Madam," Ashley said, taking another deep breath and looking Penny straight in the

Penny many excuses, just as the latter had expected. If anything, Ashley stuck to the one reason why, even if she wanted to, she couldn't and

That reason was...

leave him alone," Ashley whispered, her arms folded under her chest, her

on the bed. Her lips were drawn into a thin line, studying the

quietly, noticing Ashley nod from the

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whispered. "They said it was pouring rain, and the road was slippery. He was just on his way to his hotel

in the collision also died. They said he was lucky to survive... though,

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