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

Chapter 1581: A mini panic

"Oh, Patricia, you're home!" Mrs. Miller was pleased to see her daughter walk into the kitchen. "Are you hungry? Dinner's almost ready. I'll just set these aside for tomorrow."

Patricia slowed near the kitchen counter, watching her mother carefully close a food container.

As Mrs. Miller placed the large container into the fridge, she asked, "Did you ask Penny what she likes for tomorrow?"

"Mom, Penny will eat anything - even leftovers," Patricia sighed. "Just prepare anything, and she'll eat with a grateful heart."

Mrs. Miller laughed, pleased with Penny's easy-going nature. The Millers - particularly Patricia and Mrs. Miller — harbored lingering animosity toward the Bennets, their former business competitors. However, after the Prime Group and the Bennets saved the Miller family from bankruptcy, and with Patricia now employed at Prime Group, Mrs. Miller had begun to see the Bennets' actions in a more positive light.

Oh, how the world turns.

"Very well, I'll make her something delicious!" Mrs. Miller announced, closing the fridge and turning to Patricia. "What about your colleagues? What do they like? Patricia, you should invite them over sometime. I'll prepare them a nice meal."

Patricia smacked her lips, leaning against the counter. "Mom, I've told you. We work all day, so I can't just invite them over for tea or something on their day off. Besides, I also want to rest on my day off, too."

"My dear daughter, connections are power," Mrs. Miller said, standing across from Patricia. "As Penny's assistant, you should build friendships and earn their trust. It'll come in handy when you need support. Being her assistant is already an achievement, but you should show that you're more than Penny's shadow. I'm not talking about your colleagues, but rather, in general."

"Fine..." she sighed. "I'll ask them one of these days, but not now. Those guys are pretty busy..."

Patricia trailed off, raising her eyebrows. "I'm busy too, you know!"

Mrs. Miller chuckled, nodding at her daughter. "Of course, you are. You've been so busy that your brother and dad are starting to worry a bit. Anyway, I'll set the table, so go change first. Your father and brother will be home any minute now."

"Okay..." Patricia hummed but didn't leave right away. She watched her mother stir the pot on the stove, then said, "By the way, Mom, I was greeted by a new helper earlier. She said you hired her full-time?"

"Oh, right. I brought in a few people to stay on full time," Mrs. Miller replied without looking up. "Most of the maids who left us during the family crisis don't want to come back anymore."

nodded slowly. "Though I don't think we

and glanced at her daughter. "Patricia, there's plenty to

"No?"

anymore. Now go change,

finally pushed herself away from the

*****

Miller and Theo came home. As usual, Mrs. Miller welcomed them after setting up the dinner

sat down in his usual spot in

but I told her to change first. She probably took a shower, but she'll be down soon," Mrs. Miller explained as

early today," Mr. Miller

"Of course, she's fine. You two worry too much about her, but Patricia is smart. Besides, she's working with

Theo and Mr.

for her. Since then, Patricia had been preoccupied. Evencher usual shopping sprees had stopped, replaced by a focus on recipes and menus. Patricia had even been working at home

too concerned Theo and

most was that, due to Patricia's important role at Prime Group, they feared she might make a mistake — one that could anger Penny and

normal," Mrs.

reassured them, watching her

says everything is fine, then it is. Besides, if something were wrong, she'd be here in

Mr. Miller nodded, sighing.

now than she's

on his face

said finally. "She probably didn't realize we're

someone else to

from his seat. "I'll

"Well... alright."

The left the dining room to summon Patricia for dinner. Since her outburst some time ago, the family had