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

Chapter 1250: Back in Chapter 22

"Nina, did you have fun today?" Penny looked at Nina in the backseat, smiling. "The dress was really good, right?"

"Mhm." Nina blushed, thinking about the dress and its cost.

Penny and Lily had wanted to pay for it, but Nina refused. After seeing the price, she asked to reserve it instead. It was beautiful, and surprisingly, not that expensive-something she could afford on her own.

After that, the ladies spent the rest of the day together. Their meetup had been spontaneous, but it was fun nonetheless. Now, Penny was offering to drop Nina off on their way home.

"Nina, how come you're the one paying for the wedding dress?" Penny asked curiously. "I understand not wanting us to buy it for you, but isn't it only right for Finn to pay? He's the groom-it's his responsibility."

"Finn and I already talked about it. He's handling the venue, food, and most of the expenses. I don't want him to pay for something I'll wear."

"But..."

"Penny," Nina interjected. "Please don't try to talk me out of this."

"Oh, that's not what I meant." Penny waved her hand dismissively. "But tell me this-do you think Finn Davis is poor?"

"Hmm?"

"Nina, Finn's family is on the Fortune 500 list. Aside from the subsidiary he signed with Pierson Corporation, their business is massive, especially internationally." Penny studied Nina's face, wondering if she was unaware. "He wouldn't care how much the dress costs-he'd pay for it without a second thought."

"I know, Penny." Nina sighed. "I know the Davis family is wealthy, and that Finn could afford a grand wedding. But... that's exactly the point."

"What point?" Penny tilted her head. "I don't see it."

"I don't want people thinking I'm marrying him for his money!" Nina exclaimed. "I don't want them to think I'm taking advantage of his family."

"Excuse me?!" Penny scoffed, crossing her arms. "Who's taking advantage of who here?"

"Penny."

"Nina, don't tell me you don't see the Bennet family as your family?" Penny continued, ignoring Nina's attempt to stop her. "If Dad and Mom—or just our brothers-heard this, they'd be knocking on the Davis household's door with bags of money like it was ransom. Sure, the Davis' might have more money than us, but influence? Hah! Dad could bury them alive and get away with it."

sounded boastful, but she wasn't

had they ever

running their business. That

be eccentric, but she has plenty of wealthy friends from the cooking show she judged for a season!" Penny continued. "Yugi is a huge part of Prime Group-heck, he's the one who sent me out today!

isn't one

I should take pride in your achievements as if they were my

"Huh?"

"Taking pride in someone's accomplishments just because you're related is a little... convoluted." She paused, then added, "Your words,

Penny's face scrunched in confusion. "When did

Back in Chapter 22.

were kids,"

"I said that?"

proud of

too!"

Nina clarified. "You might not understand, but... I need to feel like I'm my

"If you put it that way,

a reassuring squeeze. "This is what I want. But if it makes

gasped, clasping Nina's hand eagerly.

nodded. "Please choose something that

excitedly. "You'll have the most gorgeous

escaped Nina

"By the way, Penny, when are you having your formal wedding? You

had a civil

it was love at first sight. Now that everyone knows about your secret marriage, isn't it time to start planning the

Then

brows. "Penny...

Silence.

huh?" Nina muttered, and with Penny's continued

[Pierson Corporation]

Hugo would jump onto the

up to the desk.