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.

you around, Penny," Grace bid her farewell before she reached for the door. But just as she

you, Gracie," Penny whispered, watching Grace slowly look back at her. "Cassandra is innocent. I don't just believe it - I

sported a short smile. "That... puts more ease in my heart. I hope

mildly. "I'll be

eyes.

Click.

door closed behind Grace, the smile on Penny's face faded

that she

that she had nothing to do with the case. She also didn't like Cassandra that much. However, Penny couldn't 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 also for

the desk.

spun the chair until she was

breath. "And how things would play out—just to see how things played out after

at the

was seeing herself in Cassandra's shoes. Although Cassandra didn't beg the media, and rather

she

didn't follow the news, the television was generous enough to show some clips of the people's

pressed her lips into a thin line, propping her elbow on the armrest, "my curiosity doesn't outweigh my hidden rage at the people who put

row."

But at the same time, Penny was aware

and speed-dialed someone. Putting the phone to her ear, she waited for it to ring until it

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

will put her in danger. Make sure she's going

"Okay."

Clack.

ended just as quickly as it was answered. Penny gazed at her phone briefly before lifting her gaze, looking at the bright, almost blinding sky. It made her squint her

recalling the attempt on Jonathan's life. "I hope Renren

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

greeted as the line connected. "I need to talk