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

Chapter 1433: Food is meant to be enjoyed

"Oh, wow." Penny was in awe as she gazed at her plate, watching as smaller portions of every dish were placed near her. Her eyes twinkled as she shifted her gaze to the person responsible for all the meat before her.

Patricia smiled proudly. "Since I'm your assistant, I know the boss has a lot of work, and food is a great source of energy. Please eat and don't worry about anything else." If Penny liked, Patricia would even spoon feed her.

"Wow..." Penny's mouth fell open, her eyes twinkling at Patricia. For a second, she seemed to have forgotten all the vile things Patricia had done in the past.

"Go on, boss." Patricia smiled like an angel. "Eat to your heart's content."

She then turned to face everyone. "Just let me know if you want some as well. I'll serve you."

Teddy didn't answer, while Hayley just smiled back at Patricia. Shawn, on the other hand, stopped Patricia from giving him food because he didn't want others to think he was taking advantage of the situation.

After their brief time in the competition, the Pierson representatives bid their farewells. Since they had left, Penny idly watched the competition but didn't bother staying much longer. Yugi was left behind, leaving only Penny and the four new hires-Teddy, Patricia, Hayley, and Shawn.

But instead of heading back to the Prime Group, Penny took them to a barbecue restaurant for lunch.

"By the way..." Penny trailed off when she noticed how the four quickly straightened their backs. They even stopped chewing, their eyes focused solely on her, as if they were expecting something important.

"You guys should loosen up," she said, blinking innocently. "All I wanted to say was-do you want to finish strong with dessert?"

Patricia, just looked

started eating, yet Penny was already

and smiled. "I'm alright, Boss. Please, just

alright,"

his head and muttered, "Me

wanted cake, but since the others were refusing, she sighed. "Me too.

Penny furrowed her brows. "The desserts here look yummy- but never mind. I'll just bulk-buy

was a priority and the main source of happiness for everyone! She was certain these four would eventually loosen up if they

wasn't the

Penny ate happily, lost

the other

not to get too comfortable. Even Patricia wasn't eating much, too focused on earning brownie points

wondered, sneaking glances at Penny.

have asked them questions? But no-she was simply eating without a care. From an outsider's perspective, they looked like

busy eating, spoke. She briefly raised her eyes to Teddy, making him jolt the

left her lips, she winked at him and took a bite of her meat. Then, straightening her back,

not be comfortable eating with a stranger, but try not to restrain yourselves too

it's not that we're uncomfortable eating with a stranger," Hayley cleared her throat. "Though technically, we are. However, I don't see you as one

but didn't dare to speak. His nervousness might make him say something wrong, and knowing himself, he tended to make things worse the more he