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

Chapter 1573: You're hungry?

"I'm taking Cassandra Smith's case."

Silence quickly followed Grace's remark. Penny's brows crinkled a little as if she were processing what was said.

"You're taking Cassandra's case?" Penny repeated, and Grace nodded. "Why are you telling me this? Do you think I won't agree because I almost beat her with an IV pole?"

Grace chuckled. "No, but you might need me for anything else. The case is huge and complicated. So, it'll definitely take a lot of my time."

"Well..." Penny shrugged, admittedly surprised by Grace's sudden decision. "You know I'm not stopping you, right?"

"I know, but I feel like I still need to let you know."

Penny smacked her lips and smiled. "Well, I think it's a good practice - case I end up in the same situation."

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just in

"For God's sake, please don't be in the same situation," Grace quipped. "Anyway, that's the only reason I'm here. And don't worry about your uncle and me - we're doing just fine."

With that, Grace walked off and picked up her bag from the couch.

Penny, on the other hand, smiled and glanced over her shoulder as Grace walked past her.

"Grace," she called, snapping her eyes toward the window. "Just curious. Why are you taking the case?"

Grace looked back at her, gazing at Penny's back. "If I can get her out of here, it means my chances of getting you out of any trouble are high."

A low chuckle escaped Penny as she pushed herself up and turned around. She propped her bottom against the desk, crossing her arms, smiling. Grace smiled back, giving Penny a slight nod of approval.

the door. But just as she twisted the knob, she paused at

you, Gracie," Penny whispered, watching Grace slowly look back at her. "Cassandra is

smile. "That... puts more ease in my heart.

Penny chuckled, jerking her chin mildly.

Grace's eyes. No words were

Click.

Grace, the smile on Penny's

whispered, thinking that she had

help but feel that Cassandra's case was more personal than she was expressing. It was why the antidote project was something Penny was focusing on not just for her peace of mind, but

to see how this case will unfold..." she trailed off, pushing herself away from the desk. She then opened one of the drawers and picked up her other phone, sitting on the swivel

was facing the

as well..." she continued under her breath. "And

was that curiosity at the back of

all, she was seeing herself in Cassandra's shoes. Although Cassandra didn't beg

confidence she hade

if Penny didn't follow the news, the television was

the armrest, "my curiosity doesn't outweigh my hidden rage at the people who put me

row."

her eyes, thankful to Grace for taking the case. But at the same time, Penny was aware of the weight this

mind, Penny raised her phone and speed-dialed someone. Putting the phone to

as the call was connected. "Meet with Grace and tell her that I'm putting

will put her in danger. Make sure

"Okay."

Clack.

briefly before lifting her gaze, looking at the bright, almost blinding sky. It made

on Jonathan's life. "I hope

seat and reached for her bag. This time, she searched for her personal phone, quickly dialing Finn's

"I need to talk