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."

huffing. "I'm just glad you

"...but now, I'm glad I did come." Penny was

everything good now?" Yuri chimed in. "Lily, you're quick! When I left, you were still busy

how Lily managed to doll

but I have a celebrity van parked right outside. I showered and got everything done in

eyeing Jonathan from

amiably at her. "My girlfriend told

"Oh! Who's your girlfriend?"

glances, both curious about Jonathan's lover. Nina had asked him about it yesterday, but when he answered vaguely, she didn't press the issue. But now that Lily was asking, Nina was

Jonathan answered, still smiling. "She's

looked at Jonathan with mild surprise, not expecting this at all. But then again, there were

flickered to Nina and back to Jonathan. She opened her mouth to say something, but before she

"I think something's wrong with the mascot. You should check

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

away, Nina felt a slight sense of relief. 'Knowing Lily, I was sure she was about to mention

been engaged as children. Although Finn had told Nina there was no romantic love between them, the fact remained that they were supposed to marry

ve

and Jonathan...

noticing Nina staring at

my face, Miss Reed?

Nina cleared her throat, forcing a

"Is that so?"

your ticket? I'll help you find your seat," Nina offered, hoping to settle

Jonathan nodded and pulled out the ticket Cassandra had given him to show

Nina saw the table and seat number, her face