Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 248

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“I’m not getting married. O 

Atlas raised his brows and glanced at his sister, who hadn’t waited for anyone to settle in before dropping the bombshell. However, he didn’t stop her and merely shrugged, as he would have done the same if he were in her shoes. 

Old Mrs. Bennet frowned deeply. “What is the meaning of this? Penelope Bennet, do you even understand the gravity of what you’re saying?” 

“Atlas, did you gather all of us here to tell us that Penelope isn’t getting married?” another uncle spoke in displeasure. “Didn’t you say you’d come here with Penny to discuss the arrangement we had?” 

“Cousin,” Sven chuckled mildly. “Did you tell Penny about the situation with the Ito Family?” 

Sven flashed Penny a kind smile. “Penny, if your First Brother hasn’t told you yet, let me summarize it for you.” 

After observing Penny for a moment, Sven jumped to the conclusion that she was all appearance and no substance. She had been clinging to Atlas, and someone like that typically needed protection from someone stronger. Moreover, aside from securing an internship under a renowned professor, there was nothing noteworthy about her. 

All they knew was that she was studying under this professor. 

But, alas, anyone could claim they were studying under a renowned professor to deceive others. After all, Penny was swapped as a baby. Her parents might have wanted to conceal the fact that their real daughter was a failure or a troublemaker. 

“That is why our elders are eager to fulfill this marriage, Sven explained with a kind smile. “Do you understand now, Penny?” 2 

With Sven’s gentle approach, the elders calmed down. 

“I know Atlas might have missed some important details, but this union is crucial, Sven–added kindly, not forgetting to drag Atlas’s name into it. “We all know Atlas is very fond of you, and he’s been resisting this agreement ever since it was brought up. However, no one can blame him. He’s just trying to protect his little sister, after all.” 

Penny tilted her head to the side. “Ito Family of Ito Motors?” 

“Yes, Penny. Sven nodded gently. “I’m sure you know them even if you’re not involved in the business. 

‘Yes, I know them very well,‘ Penny almost laughed to herself. After all, they’ve been begging me to look after them for years since they had a conflict with an organized group. 

“I see. Penny nodded. 

Sven glanced proudly at the elders before shifting his attention back to Penny. “So, with this, we 

can now…” 

“Cousin, you did mention some details my brother didn’t tell me. However, I still can’t marry.” Penny flashed them a smile while everyone else frowned. 

“Penny.” Sven was displeased. “Did you listen to what I said? It’s Ito Motors and-” 

“It’s not that I don’t want to marry,” Penny interrupted him mid–sentence before he could make himself look good again. “It’s just that I can’t marry twice. I’m already married!” 

“Impossible!” Sven scoffed. “How can you be married?!” 

“What nonsense are you talking about now?!” Sven’s father barked as well. “Atlas, what does she mean by that?” 

“Atlas, were you keeping secrets from us?!” their grandmother expressed her dismay. “What is going on here? After Sven’s efforts to make this arrangement as peaceful as possible, why are you only revealing this now?” 

“Are you both trying to deceive us?!” another relative chimed in. “How can you be married all of a sudden?!” 

“I’m not lying, Uncle.” Penny took out her marriage certificate and slid it to the middle of the table. “You can check my marriage certificate, registered… five years ago.” 

“What?!” 

Penny jerked her chin at her marriage license, watching her uncle reach out to check it. But before he could open it, a loud noise caught everyone’s attention. 

Chairman Bennet pounded his fist against the table. “Atlas, what’s the meaning of this? Explain. before I decide to call my lawyer to draft my will.” 

“Grandpa, Grandma, Uncles, don’t be angry at my First Brother,” Penny pouted adorably, fluttering her eyelashes at her brother. “To be fair, First Brother didn’t know about this until I came back. So, he couldn’t have told you carlier. 

Atlas cast Penny a sidelong glance, thinking his sister truly knew how to tease people. ‘She never changed, he thought. Still mischievous as ever.” 

“That’s true. I wasn’t aware of this either, but once I found out, I immediately called for a family meeting. That’s why we’re all here.” Atlas broke his silence, taking charge of the situation so Penny wouldn’t have to save him again. “Since this is unprecedented, and it’s my fault for not telling Penny about the engagement earlier, I take full responsibility for Ito Motors.” 

Chairman Bennet waved dismissively. “It doesn’t matter anymore. If Penelope is married, then we can’t agree to the arrangement our ancestors made. His lips curved downward even more deeply, knowing they would now have to make amends. “Atlas, I am so disappointed in you.” 

“I’ll handle the negotiations, Atlas reassured. 

“No need. The Chairman waved his hand. “Let Sven do it” 

This time, Atlas’s stoic expression changed. “Why him?” 

“Sven has been a crucial part of the company even before your father handed it over to you. I terms of experience, he has a lot of it.” 

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