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

Chapter 1326: Sunflowers

"Goodbye, Niece."

A giggle immediately escaped Grace as she imagined Penny's reaction. The last time Grace had joked with Penny, the latter had taken it dramatically- and not well.

"Hmp!"

A grumpy huff suddenly came from the bed. Looking up, Grace saw Chairman Bennet frowning deeply, glaring at the television. When she glanced at the screen, all she saw was an emotional scene with the protagonist crying. A smile tugged at her lips as she turned her gaze back to the chairman.

"Chairman, I believe you should be tearing up at that scene, not glaring at it," she quipped.

The chairman huffed again. "It's her fault he's in that state anyway," he grumbled. "Why should I feel sorry? She caused everything to spiral out of control. I hate stupid characters! She shouldn't be the female protagonist-the villainous woman should be."

"I see you fully support villains in stories."

"Not support them-sympathize with them."

"Are you saying villains have the right to hurt others just because they had a rough past?"

Chairman Bennet scowled but said nothing. He kept his focus on the drama, though his mind was clearly elsewhere. In truth, he just disliked the female lead.

Grace, meanwhile, smacked her lips and shrugged. As she slowly arranged the papers on the table, she mused,

"If a tough past excuses horrible actions, wouldn't that be unfair to victims who did nothing wrong?" She let out a small sigh. "Even though I'm a corporate lawyer, I've handled a lot of domestic and divorce cases. So many defendants use their past for sympathy, while others shamelessly drag the victim's character and dignity through the mud."

She glanced at the chairman and smiled. "I have no sympathy for people who deliberately hurt others. But that's not what's really bothering you, is it, Chairman?"

Chairman Bennet's expression darkened. Without hesitation, he said, "You and Haines I don't approve."

"Why not? You're the one who said I need a man in my life."

"He's too old for you!"

he? I think

he's handsome at that age, then I should

laughter, her eyes gleaming with amusement. "I'd pay

clicked his tongue, looking away. "And if he breaks your heart, I can't press charges-because

watching the

bully someone else if that happens," he grumbled. "Besides, how can he take care of you when he can't even take care of himself? Even if Charles is that kind of boy, at least he knows how to take care of

raising them far away from him. Perhaps it was a good thing, or perhaps it wasn't. Either way, Chairman Bennet had never truly bonded with them. Not

Grace... she was like the grandchild he

to talk to. With her, he didn't have to tread on eggshells or regret his words. She simply

could say they had bonded. Which was why

you," Grace said with a soft smile. "But even

Maybe my efforts will thaw

her a sidelong glance,

eat your lunch

bring you some headphones tomorrow," she teased. "Thanks for keeping the volume low for

it for you. I just can't stand

work. Silence fell over the VIP ward

time,

she glanced at the screen. Seeing it was her assistant from the firm, she pushed her

"Yes?"

Grace, someone

office. Since you're

received them,"

setting the bouquet

desk. "Should I send them

or leave them

smiled. "Just leave

glanced at the office corner.

flowers... they've already withered."