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

Chapter 1462: Work-life balance

"You get free stuff and there's nothing in the world as good as free."

The four (Patricia, Shawn, Hayley, and Teddy) looked at Penny with equal parts of disbelief and surprise. If this was what Penny called good networking, what would she call the kind of other connections she have? The kind that let her walk away after smacking an officer in the head at the station?

Penny blushed happily as she sipped her juice, motioning for them to keep eating.

"..." Without a word, they resumed their meals.

"I don't like beer," Patricia mumbled, but opened the can anyway. She took a small sip before digging into her food.

Seeing her do that, the other three glanced at each other before casting Penny a curious look.

"Uh... boss?" Hayley cleared her throat. "Aren't you drinking too?"

"Did you see her give me a beer?" Penny raised a brow.

"I can buy you one!" Shawn blurted out, thinking Penny hadn't gotten a beer because the auntie had only given her juice.

Penny laughed out loud, cupping her face with both hands as she looked at them fondly. "One thing you three need to remember: never let me drink more than three sips of wine. I'm a lightweight and when I'm drunk... let's just say, you won't like me drunk."

Mark, seated at the table behind them, nodded in agreement. 'I'm glad this happened early... better than them learning the hard way.'

"Oh... I see." Shawn lowered his head in embarrassment.

"Don't slouch," Penny pointed out. "If I could, I'd gladly accept your offer. Just... assume I'm allergic to alcohol. Keep that in mind."

understand," Teddy nodded stiffly, making a mental note. 'As long as I'm

they didn't hesitate to crack open their beers and enjoy them with their food.

conversation flowing. She was sure that without her prompting, none of them

know working overtime is sometimes necessary, especially when there's a deadline. But if the only reason you're staying late is because I'm

of them furrowed their

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support your colleagues when needed. What I'm saying is -do your best during office hours. After that, go home. Go on a date. Be with your family. Or just go read a book, watch a movie, or

worth working yourself to exhaustion and forgetting

Shawn stared at their boss in stunned silence. Something in her words tugged at their hearts.

lips together before a faint smile crept onto his face. '...But I'd still gladly do overtime to

his alone-the others felt

the side. 'It makes me wonder why

It was only their second time dining with her, but the more they talked, the more they liked her. Penny was simple and

moments like this-they

She had poured all her energy into a research lab, often sleeping

the end, she was rewarded with an

team she had trusted was the second to abandon her-choosing to doubt her innocence. So in thisè lifetime, Penny vowed never to put work above herself again. It didn't

Moments later...

of the car, looking out at the four standing outside. "The finals are tomorrow, and

four smiled back

said, followed by Shawn: "Thanks for the treat,

hummed,

rolled up as the car pulled away. Her four

her car disappear down

good person, isn't she?" Hayley remarked after a moment, chuckling. "I'm really glad to be