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

Chapter 1301: Need an assistant?

Surprise was an understatement for what Penny felt when she heard the name of the person who was now Patricia's problem. The world was vast, but apparently

not vast enough for all of them to stay out of each other's business.

"Finn's ex-fiancée?" Penny repeated, raising a brow. "What happened?"

"I slapped her—I told you."

"And why did you do that?"

A look of surprise crossed Patricia's face at Penny's simple question. Though it was a natural question, it was the first time someone had actually asked her why she did what she did. The Miller family loved Patricia, but they always sided with her, which was only natural for family. However, they never asked-especially her mother-why she acted the way she did.

They took her side no matter what. As a result, she had developed the habit of not explaining herself. Whether she was right or wrong didn't really matter.

So, being asked that question now sent a wave of surprise through her. "What?" Penny frowned slightly. "Don't tell me you're not going to answer?"

"Uh, no." Patricia shook her head, massaging her nape as she tried to recall. "She's annoying."

"That's all?"

"No..."

"Do I have to keep repeating myself?"

Patricia cleared her throat and straightened her back. "It's because of what she did in the past. All this time, I was angry at my brother for making us study abroad -away from my friends-because he couldn't handle the pressure of being in the Star Section. But today, I learned, while eavesdropping on my brother and that woman's conversation, that it was her scheme all along. She sent those girls to befriend me so they could frame me for something I didn't do.

afraid I'd get into huge trouble that could ruin my future,

her, but my hand moved before I could even think. Although, I don't regret slapping her- even if I go to prison for it," she added firmly. "Also, she was with Nina, so I dragged Nina away

that's my sister," Penny

ours in ways that even a word of gratitude wouldn't be enough, so I didn't slap

with Nina,

a defense mechanism. "I saw how she threatened my brother-that twisted look on her face. I'm crazy, and you are too, but that woman? She's diabolical.

protect Nina yet ended up getting

is interesting, but that woman and her family wouldn't dare make a move on the Miller Company. Although... they might press charges

tighten security in this company. I just told

who work for my father," Penny laughed, while Patricia's brows rose. "Even so, I do wish they would stop letting people into my office so

he couldn't keep handling assistant work to filter them out. That was supposed to be Benjamin's and Allen's job for Zoren and Atlas.

noticed Patricia was still standing there.

to say

I don't like

Penny, marching toward the exit. She

which also looked like a small office, right outside Penny's office.

anymore," she mumbled, glancing

she knocked

couch, glanced at the door. "Did Yugi come?" she wondered. But knowing him, he would knock and then open

she called out, her face twitching when Patricia peeked

say you need

"Huh?"

But her action only

pointing at herself repeatedly, causing