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!"

playfully. "Is he? I think he's

handsome at that age, then I should

into laughter, her eyes gleaming with amusement. "I'd pay just to see

away. "And if he breaks your heart,

surprised, watching the

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

was a good thing, or perhaps it wasn't. Either way, Chairman Bennet had

was like the grandchild

tread on eggshells or regret his words. She simply

had bonded. Which was why he didn't approve of her interest

Grace said with a soft smile. "But

see where this leads. Who knows? Maybe my efforts will thaw the ice around his

Bennet cast her a sidelong

eat your lunch

tomorrow," she teased. "Thanks

you. I just can't stand

that, Chairman Bennet returned to his drama while Grace resumed her work. Silence fell over the VIP ward as they

some time, Grace's phone

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

"Yes?"

someone sent

office. Since

received them,"

the bouquet

desk. "Should I

hospital or

"Just leave them.

glanced at

flowers... they've already withered."