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

Chapter 864: What a coincidence

"Oh, my god," Nina breathed as she entered the gymnasium, looking around at the venue where this reunion would be hosted. She opened and closed her mouth, but no words came out.

Even Jonathan, who was with them, was rendered speechless. It was so ridiculous in his eyes that he didn't even know what to say or think. If there had ever been a moment when Jonathan had forgotten his malicious intentions, even briefly, from birth until now, it would have been today.

As for Yuri, she was grinning from ear to ear, finding everything... interesting. Banners hung everywhere, each featuring Penny's face. Penny's childhood photo -the candid one where she was eating-was used by the fan club. The chairs and tables were wrapped beautifully in pink and gold, with a life-size standee of a thirteen-year-old Penny in every corner. Posters were everywhere. It looked a little simple at first glance, but there was also a Penny mascot and other unnecessary decorations that made it all feel like a children's party!

"She's going to be terrified," Nina blurted out, looking at the photographers and other people milling about inside. "Very terrified of this."

"I'd be if I were her," Jonathan muttered, taking in the insane decorations. "My girlfriend told me the fan club had become a trend, but I didn't expect it to be a cult."

Nina looked at Jonathan, making him realize what he had just said.

"It is a cult," she said with a sigh, just as she heard Lily's lively voice coming from somewhere.

"Nina~!!"

Yuri, Jonathan, and Nina slowly turned to where the voice was coming from. Their eyes instantly fell on the beautiful woman, wearing a customized dress that matched the event theme, complete with a blonde wig. They also noticed the sash across Lily's chest that read "President."

'She looks like a Barbie,' Nina and Jonathan thought immediately, though they kept it to themselves as they smiled at Miss President.

"Nina, you've arrived!" Lily exclaimed, stopping in front of them and pulling Nina into a tight embrace. "Oh, my god! I missed you so much—are you okay?"

Lily pulled back, her eyes full of genuine concern. Nina pressed her lips together and nodded.

"I'm okay, Lily. I'm sorry I can't always respond to your messages, but I really appreciate that you check in on me every day."

lips, huffing. "I'm just glad

the venue. "...but now, I'm glad I did come." Penny was surely going to

"Lily, you're quick!

Yuri wanted to ask was how Lily managed to doll up and change despite all her

didn't tell you, but I have a celebrity van parked right outside. I showered and got everything done

Jonathan from head to toe.

here as a plus-one," Jonathan smiled amiably at her. "My

"Oh! Who's your girlfriend?"

Nina had asked him about it yesterday, but

Jonathan answered, still smiling. "She's from the

an O, while Nina furrowed her brows. Nina looked at Jonathan with mild surprise, not expecting this at all. But then again, there were

But then, her eyes flickered to Nina and back to Jonathan. She opened her mouth to say

Lily's arm. "I think something's

confusion, but before she knew it, Yuri was already dragging her toward the mascot

sense of relief. 'Knowing Lily, I was sure she was about to

to marry. They had been engaged as children. Although Finn had told Nina there was

ve

and Jonathan... What

noticing Nina staring

my face, Miss Reed?

cleared her throat, forcing a smile. "No-nothing, Mr.

"Is that so?"

your ticket? I'll help you find your seat,"

nodded and pulled out the ticket

table and seat number, her face