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

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"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.

I ordered the police to arrest her?" she laughed incredulously.

sure. As your assistant, I'd rather not have the police raiding this company. Besides,

smacking an asshole in the head," Penny corrected. "He got away from facing a bigger problem for abusing his power, arresting an innocent person, and trespassing on private property. They're lucky all

crossed her arms and shook her head. "Patricia, I'll toe the 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

wasn't accusing you.

just as she

"Patricia."

turned to

do you think of

"I don't care about the

"Oh?"

not, then it's

brows. "Why are you asking

and walking back to her chair. "I just thought... if I were in that situation, I

hesitation, making Penny flinch. "You might be hateful at times, Penny, but I know you wouldn't do

score some

coming right up!" With

Glancing once more at the door, she let out a soft chuckle before getting

Some time later...

had work to finish, they ended up

Atlas glanced at her. Penny was devouring her

Dad earlier." His

Cassandra Smith. I'm not sure why, but I feel like I should

case reminded me of what you told us—about the one that got you imprisoned and sentenced to

Penny nodded slowly. "Did you find anything

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