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.

are you asking if I ordered the police to arrest her?" she laughed incredulously. "Do you really think the police

"Well, 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

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,

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

eyes. "I wasn't accusing you.

just as she took a

"Patricia."

turned to

what do you think

Patricia arched a brow. "I

"Oh?"

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 sure she'll be cleared,

she raised her brows. "Why are you

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

off!" Patricia barked without hesitation, making Penny flinch. "You might

scrunched her face, eyeing Patricia, who was clearly trying to score some brownie

coming right up!" With that, she

she muttered, shaking her head as she sat down. Glancing once more at the door, she let out a soft chuckle before getting back

Some time later...

had work to finish, they ended up eating together

Penny was devouring her food like a

Dad earlier."

raised her brows. "I saw the news about Cassandra Smith. I'm not sure why, but I feel like I should check one

me of what you told us—about the one that got you imprisoned

nodded slowly. "Did you find anything