Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 1379

Chapter 1379: Just one chance!

Penny was about to get out of the car when Zoren suddenly held her arm. Looking back at him, she heard him say, "I’ll pick you up later. I got you."

Her lips curled into a smile as she nodded. "I’ll let you know if I get off work early."

"Mhm." He hummed, releasing her hand ever so slowly.

With that, Penny closed the door and walked away. Zoren had dropped her off at their usual spot—one block away from the Prime Group. He kept his eyes on her retreating figure before snapping his gaze forward.

"Let’s go," he sighed heavily as their vehicle slowly drove away from the Prime Group.

Penny walked toward the building alone, knowing Mark was probably in the parking lot. After all, he had been following them but had to park in her designated space, so he wasn’t around. Not that this was unusual—it had become a routine they were all used to.

But as she approached the building entrance, her steps slowed, her mind drifting elsewhere.

’Is it really crazy?’ she wondered, still mulling over the theory that had been plaguing her mind. ’That jackass... I never actually thought he’d give me this kind of headache.’

"Hi."

A familiar voice reached Penny’s ears, but since she was so lost in thought, it merely faded into the background. _{frёewebηovel.cѳm}

Patricia, hiding behind a nearby car, furrowed her brows. Hugging a folder tightly to her chest, she tiptoed after Penny, keeping her distance.

"Penny?" she called out, feeling a bit like a ninja as she ducked behind obstacles. "Penny!"

On her third attempt, still getting no response, Patricia frowned. Narrowing her eyes, she finally mustered the courage to get closer.

Penny was walking as if she were in a park—slow and unbothered—so Patricia only needed a few quick steps to catch up.

"Penny..." she tried again, stretching her neck to get a better look at Penny’s side profile. "Hello?"

Nothing.

Patricia studied her carefully, wondering if Penny was purposely ignoring her. But after a few moments, she realized Penny wasn’t ignoring her at all—she was simply too deep in thought.

"Ahem!" Patricia cleared her throat loudly, straightening her back as she carefully walked closer.

"Say, Penny, I’ve been thinking about it since you kicked me out of the company without a proper explanation. Although I was hurt and bawled my eyes out, I realized nothing would change if I just cried."

She raised her brows, sneaking a glance at Penny’s face. "Besides, I know you need me. So, even if I’m still upset about how mean you were, I’ll consider it settling my debt. What I’m saying is—"

Patricia trailed off when she noticed people walking toward them from the opposite direction. Without missing a beat, she stepped ahead and dramatically waved her hand.

"Move aside, peasant!" she barked.

The three pedestrians furrowed their brows but instinctively gave way. Patricia, satisfied with her effectiveness, glanced back at Penny—only to find her still lost in thought, her eyes narrowed slightly downward.

Patricia frowned, clicking her tongue. ’Is she really this distracted?’ It didn’t seem possible for someone like Penny to be so oblivious. But then again, she kept walking at the same slow yet steady pace.

"Really?" Patricia muttered, setting her sights ahead. She spotted some small rocks on the pavement and instinctively rushed forward to kick them away—only to remember she was wearing one of her favorite pairs of heels. With a sigh, she bent down, picked up the pebbles, and tossed them aside.