Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 1371

Chapter 1371: He’s not wrong

"Miss Penny."

Penny stopped at Butler Hubert’s call, pausing just as she exited the bathroom. Flinching, she turned her head toward him.

"Butler Hubert, no matter how important this is, I don’t think it’s proper for you to wait for me outside the bathroom," she blurted quietly, furrowing her brows as Butler Hubert suddenly dragged her to the corner. Watching him, she saw him glance left and right before facing her sternly.

"Miss Penny, I did what you asked last time," Butler Hubert’s voice was low, barely reaching her ears. He paused, nodding at her as if he didn’t need to say the rest of his remarks.

Penny studied his expression before asking, "You found the person?"

Visiting the Old Residence had always been part of Penny and Zoren’s weekly routine. They visited the Old Madam no fewer than three times a week. It was the minimum, no matter how busy they were. One reason was to cherish each moment with the aging Old Mrs. Pierson, but also because Penny was closely monitoring the Old Madam’s health.

The last time she was here, she asked Butler Hubert to investigate the other helpers of the manor. After all, the Old Madam’s episodes had only happened once — that time William "claimed" he visited the Old Madam to inform her about Jonathan. After that, the Old Madam was healthier than ever. At first, Butler Hubert thought it was probably the treatment that was working.

But Penny and Zoren suspected something else. Penny suspected that someone might be "poisoning" the Old Madam with small doses.

Turns out... she was right.

"What should we do, Miss Penny?" Butler Hubert asked worriedly. "I did what you told me and investigated all the helpers."

"Have you confronted the person?"

"No, not yet." Butler Hubert shook his head and sighed. "You said once I find out, don’t do anything. However, ever since then, I’ve been sending this helper on other tasks to keep her away from the Old Madam. The problem is I’m running out of errands... and the Old Madam is fond of this person."

Penny drew a deep breath, nodding at him in understanding. "Keep sending her on every errand you can think of."

"Miss Penny, are we going to keep that person here?" Butler Hubert huffed in distress. "As I said, the Old Madam is fond of this helper, and she’s been working here for two decades. If she ever approaches the Old Madam while I’m not around, I’m afraid... the worst might happen."

"That’s why you have to keep Grandma in your sight," Penny replied. "Butler Hubert, I understand that cutting this person off immediately is the safest option. However, we need to make sure this person is working alone... or if there are others involved."

"You think there are more helpers who are helping her?"

Penny pressed her lips together, unable to answer with certainty. However, she believed whoever sent this person would’ve likely sent another one or two more to cover for each other.

"This is the Old Residence, Butler Hubert," Penny whispered, showing conflict in her eyes. "Whoever they’re reporting to would’ve known there are many eyes and ears here. Just sending one person doesn’t seem like a good plan — if I were in their position."

"..." Butler Hubert lowered his head, sighing heavily. His heart was already filled with anxiety. It wasn’t like the Old Madam hadn’t had enemies before.

During the Old Madam’s prime, she had quite a few enemies — both from within the family and outside of it. She was quite the woman, as others said. But now, Old Mrs. Pierson was no longer the same. She was old and vulnerable. She could no longer protect herself from all the greed and ruthlessness that reigned in the family.