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

Chapter 1465: Who's your pick?

At the Prime Group's First Cyber Security Competition...

As dawn approached, many of the company's distinguished guests arrived one after another. The event was significant enough to attract an audience from across the industry. Since the competition had been raging since before noon, the ten teams had already been narrowed down to four.

"And now, two," someone muttered from the VIP section on the second floor, watching as one team emerged victorious from the latest round. The young man turned to his companion, smiling. "I heard there's a betting pool on the two finalists. Should I put some money on one of them?"

His companion laughed, smirking. "Who's your pick?"

"Since this round is played by four, with the first two to finish moving on... the one who succeeds first definitely holds the better odds," the man replied.

Patricia listened to these conversations from the floor, surrounded by respectable and influential individuals. She recognized most of them, having spent days tagging along with Penny and meeting many of these figures herself.

"There's a betting pool?" Shawn, her current partner and fellow on-duty staff, leaned toward her. "Is that even allowed?"

"Probably not," Patricia huffed lightly, already suspecting who was behind it. After all, she knew one person who seemed addicted to betting. "But for fun? I guess."

Shawn tilted his head. "Actually... it's a good strategy."

"Strategy?"

"If I bet on something, I'll probably stick around to see whether I win or lose," he explained quietly. "Wouldn't you?"

Patricia's brows rose slightly in realization. She slowly shifted her eyes toward Penny, who was speaking with a few guests, with Teddy and Hayley standing nearby.

"Come to think of it," she whispered, "she often starts betting pools. And when she does, everyone gets invested."

Just like that challenge between Atlas and Theo against the Star Section, or even the basketball game. Everyone had been too into it. If that was all part of a plan, then maybe Penny wasn't just a betting addict.

everything she does?" she

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shook her head. "Don't worry

"Okay."

line of sight. Occasionally, they exchanged a few polite words with the other

"Miss Bennet!"

middle-aged man

attention of the room, drawing everyone's eyes toward him. When Penny saw him approaching, she smiled

the rest of the evening," she said, politely excusing herself before meeting the man halfway.

"Ah, Penny! It's been a while. How

smile, clasping his hand before letting go. "How was

feel about flying," he said

exasperation, making net

it! Besides, I wanted to

where you

despite my begging."

long you'll be staying," she offered. "I'll

dismissively. "Don't bother. I know how busy you are

sighed faintly. "Ito Motors made a mistake.

made sure of that when they returned

looked at him with both appreciation and a hint of defeat. This man had been disheartened when she relocated to Anteca. He had been among those who pleaded with her to stay. He wasn't her first client, but he

know you're here," she said. "He'll

did with Wild?" the man

about

laughed. "I didn't know you and Uncle Wild

kind of man who'll spill everything out of nowhere. Speaking of - where is that demon's son? I'll give