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

Chapter 1502: I won't give up on you-on my sister.

[Prime Group]

"I'll be in your office around lunch."

Penny hummed in response before the line disconnected. Pausing in her tracks, she gazed at her phone and sighed.

I didn't think he'd worry about me too, she thought, shaking her head before resuming her steps.

After leaving Mint's ward, Penny didn't linger long in Hugo's. She had work to do but promised her second brother she'd return with a cake later in the evening.

Soon, Penny reached her office and set down her things. Just as she did, a knock sounded at the door. Glancing up, she saw Patricia peeking her head in.

"What?" Penny asked dryly, turning to face her.

Patricia carefully closed the door behind her, then darted toward Penny. The sudden movement caught Penny off guard, and she jolted when Patricia was already right in front of her.

"What the -?"

"Penny, tell me the truth. Don't worry, I won't sell you out or anything!" Patricia nodded firmly, her eyes burning with sincerity. She clasped Penny's hands tightly, her gaze nearly boring into Penny's skull. "It's not you, is it?"

"Huh?"

"Cassandra!" Patricia hissed, only to hush herself and lean in closer. "It's not you, right?"

Penny scrunched her nose, staring at Patricia in disbelief. She pulled her hands away, scoffing.

arrest her?" she laughed incredulously. "Do you

I'm just making sure. As your assistant, I'd rather not have the police raiding this company. Besides, you did smack that officer in the head and got

an innocent person, and trespassing on private property. They're lucky all they got was a suspension and a smack. If Grace had pursued charges, their department

line if I have to- but I don't cross it. I don't put myself in situations where I know I'll end up in jail. Sure, I've got the urge to do crazy things, but that's why you're here. That's why Grace is here. That's why everyone around

wasn't accusing you. Just

But just as she took

"Patricia."

turned to

do you think

a brow. "I

"Oh?"

because I was worried you were involved. But if you're not, then it's not my business," she shrugged indifferently. "Besides, I don't like her. If she's innocent, good for her. If not, I'm

her brows. "Why are you asking

back to her chair. "I just thought... if I were in

flinch. "You might

who was clearly trying to score some brownie points.

up!" With that, she

coffee," she muttered, shaking her head as she sat down. Glancing once more at the door,

Some time later...

Penny had work to finish, they ended

they ate, Atlas glanced at her. Penny was devouring her food like

called Dad earlier."

I'm not sure why,

knowing look. "After all, this case reminded me of what

nodded slowly. "Did you find anything