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

Chapter 1399: Was Patricia going back to her old ways?

[Miller's Home]

"Patricia "

"I'm busy! Bye-bye!"

Theo stood motionless in the living area, staring at the entryway where his sister had just run off like lightning. Tilting his head to the side, he furrowed his brows in confusion.

"Theo, did you call your sister?" Mrs. Miller appeared from the other direction, her hair already styled despite the early morning hour. Following behind her was her husband, looking at Theo with curiosity.

"Yes, but she just left," Theo replied, his puzzlement clear. "Mom, is Patricia alright?"

"She hasn't been acting strange lately, but she did tell me she's been busy," Mrs. Miller remarked, casting her husband a knowing look. "I assumed it was because she started working at the company. Is that not the case?"

Mr. Miller shook his head. "She's been taking leave, and Charles approved all of them."

And that was true. When Patricia got Charles's approval, she immediately told her father, knowing he'd worry. After all, she had begged them to give her something to do until she figured out her life. Patricia had no prior experience, as she had refused to become an employee in the past.

So, even if it meant watching a string of businesses fail, they supported her. For them, Patricia working in the company was progress.

"Leave?" Mrs. Miller furrowed her brows. "Honey, is there something I should be worried about?"

Or, in literal translation: Was Patricia going back to her old ways?

"Mom, I don't think we should worry." This time, Theo answered with certainty, flashing a reassuring smile. "Otherwise, Sir Charles wouldn't have just let her be. He's the one who approved her leave, so I'm sure it's nothing serious... or bad." The couple exchanged looks, noticing how much their son had matured—as if Theo was slowly becoming a man. A moment later, they smiled.

"Alright then," Mrs. Miller said, her expression softening. "Now, you two should eat before you head out."

[Meanwhile - On the Bus]

Patricia sat on the bus heading to Prime Group, her face radiant with excitement. Just last night, she had received a phone call inviting her for the final interview. Compared to the first one, this should be easier.

already beaten most of the

Wasn't that amazing?

the window with a wide grin. Her cheeks were flushed as she tried to contain a scream. Even though she had already muffled one into

hair behind her ear. "I think... I'm just naturally talented. I mean, come to think of it. Most of the applicants yesterday came from prestigious universities. Some even had certificates, experience, and

had still made the

DING!

halted when her phone pinged. Checking

[From: Shawn Lowie

are only a few people so

She hadn't even considered whether he had also been invited for the final interview-she had just wanted to share the news. But even

was a win-win

Shawn had also been called for the final interview. They had celebrated together over the phone, thrilled by the news. They even

[To: Shawn Lowie

close. Let's meet at the entrance, grab coffee,

the atmosphere seemed to glow.

[PRIME GROUP]

at the bus stop near the company. It wasn't far from there, so she walked the rest of the way—until she spotted a tall, broad-shouldered figure pacing outside

Shawn anxiously pace

a big guy, he sure is a coward," she mused, skipping toward him. Once she

relaxing when he saw her. "Oh, for a second, I thought it was someone

else could it be?" she teased, raising a brow before glancing at the entrance. Employees were

dropping off their thingsnet

coffee. The cafeteria coffee sucked, after

rest?" she asked, blinking innocently at him. "Didn't

our 'enemies'?"

with them earlier, but when you said you were

out."

close, not here," she corrected, waving dismissively. "Never mind.

café nearby. Should we grab a coffee