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.

her?" she laughed incredulously. "Do you really

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 away

got away from facing a bigger problem for abusing his power, arresting 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,

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,

eyes. "I wasn't accusing you. Just making

turned to leave. But just as

"Patricia."

to face

news... what do you

brow. "I don't care about the

"Oh?"

I don't care. I only brought it up because I was worried you were involved. But if you're not,

her brows. "Why are you asking

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

barked without hesitation, making Penny flinch. "You might be hateful at times, Penny, but I know you wouldn't do something

trying to score some brownie points. "Prepare me some tea. I need

a sweet smile. "One coffee coming right up!" With that, she skipped out, and Penny

once more at the door, she

Some time later...

Penny had work to

Penny was devouring her food

Dad earlier."

and Penny raised her brows. "I saw the news about Cassandra Smith. I'm not sure why, but I

a knowing look. "After all, this case reminded me of what you told us—about the one that got you

slowly. "Did you