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.

he was afraid I'd get into huge trouble that could ruin my future, he begged our parents to

don't regret slapping her- even if I go to prison for it," she added firmly. "Also, she was with Nina,

my sister,"

know your family has helped ours in ways that even a word of gratitude wouldn't

was with

Patricia warned, regaining her confidence as a defense mechanism. "I saw how she threatened my brother-that twisted look on

trying to protect Nina yet ended up getting slapped. "It's not like I

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

Patricia sighed. "Anyway, thanks for listening. You should tighten security in this company.

Patricia's brows rose. "Even

and Allen's job for Zoren and Atlas. Mark, who was usually on the floor, wouldn't stop anyone unless they were unfamiliar, but he wasn't here today because she had sent him on an errand when

doing?" Penny's thoughts halted when she noticed Patricia was still standing there. "I thought you were

going to say

leave. I

huffed and turned her back on Penny, marching toward the exit. She didn't stop and quickly stepped out,

area, which also looked like a small office,

anymore," she mumbled, glancing back

she knocked

she

she called out, her face twitching when Patricia peeked her head in. "You again? What is it

did you say you need an

"Huh?"

at herself. But her action only made

Penny asked. But Patricia just kept pointing at herself repeatedly, causing Penny to