Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 256

256 Little beggar?! What happened to you!? 

Starting a business with a lot of money was the easiest part for Jessa and Allison. However, everything that came after was a struggle. Fortunately, Charles was a good businessman and helped his wife and her friend through it. 

Charles taught them how to run the business – even though the restaurant industry wasn’t his forte, nor the type he would typically want to get involved in. He guided them in everything they needed to learn, while Jessa’s husband helped with the marketing. Just like Jessa and Allison, their husbands had to market the product in the most ridiculous ways, all according to Allison’s and Jessa’s budget. 

After a year and a half when Allison and Jessa’s money was almost depleted, and they were on the brink of bankruptcy – the business finally stabilized. It may not be the most popular restaurant in the city, but it has become a place many people are familiar with and love. 

[PRESENT TIME] 

Penny gazed up at the sign above the door: Mama. 

That was the name of Allison and Jessa’s restaurant. 

“It looks fancier than the last time I was here,” Penny chuckled, noticing the increase in customers inside. “And it’s a lot more packed too. 

“It’s dinnertime, so there are more people around this hour,” Nina explained, watching Penny glance back at her. “They also hired me to make some changes in the restaurant, so yeah. Do you like it?” 

“It makes me think I hired the right person for the job.” 

Nina grinned proudly before the two of them entered the restaurant. They sat down at one of the vacant tables, not making a fuss since they knew everyone was busy. After placing their orders, Penny held the menu, her eyes on the server. 

“Also, tell the head chef we want a discount, Penny grinned, making the waiter blush at her stunning smile, 

“Ye- 

yes?” The waiter lowered his head and then glanced at Nina, “Miss Nina.” 

Nina smiled. “Just do as she says.” 

But Jessa would come out here like a raging bull if he did! → 

The waiter sighed heavily but didn’t think much of it. He knew that Nina was the head chef’s niece, whom Jessa had raised as her own daughter. Therefore, he was confident that Nina wouldn’t anger her auntie without reason. 

The waiter glanced at the beauty seated across from Nina before leaving them. 

“Was he trying to hit on me?” Penny murmured, squinting at the young man’s retreating figure. “Tsk tsk. This great aunt is surely attractive.” 

“You are stunning, Penny. Even I was surprised and mesmerized when we met again, Nina joked. 

256 Little beggar?! What happened to you!? 

“I’m even surprised you’re not dating. It’s impossible that no one has shown interest in you” 

Penny sighed. “There’s definitely interest, she shook her head, trying to ignore the sad reality of her love life. “But my standards are too high, and I’m not lowering them anytime soon.” 

“Hehe. Is that so?” Nina cheered. “I’m sure you’ll meet your match and get married. 

But Penny was already married. 

Hearing that made Penny’s face twitch, reminded of her current dilemma. 

“Are you okay? What’s with the sudden change of mood?” Nina asked, her brows knitting together slightly, “You seem upset again.” 

“Nina, stop reading me, will you?” 

“Sorry?” 

“Tsk.” Penny cupped her face and grumbled. “Someone’s bothering me. Not stalking kind of bother, but his existence.” 

“Is he handsome?” 

Penny glanced at Nina, wondering if she was being serious. However, when Nina explained her reasoning, Penny couldn’t argue anymore. 

“You wouldn’t be bothered if he wasn’t handsome. Didn’t you say you liked handsome and cute men?” 

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“So?” Nina leaned forward a little, resting her arms on the edge of the table. “Is he handsome?” 

“He looks dead to me.” 

“Huh?” 

“Like a vampire who needs a lifetime supply of iron 

“Or is it a ghost?” Penny narrowed her eyes and hummed, thinking 

her husband. “Also, I’m concerned about his eyes. I mean, his pupils were dilated abnormally it’s so scary. I’m worried!” – she might end up as a widower before she becomes a divorcee! 

Penny continued to spew comments that weren’t very pleasant to hear. She sounded mystified and in disbelief, but at the same time… 

“You’re attracted to him?” Nina asked, tilting her head to the side. “You sound more interested in him than 1 thought. That’s new,” a 

“Nina, did you hear everything I just said?” 

Nina nodded. “But if you weren’t interested in him, you wouldn’t even bother to notice the little details. I bet you wouldn’t even remember his face. 

“I asked you to stop reading me, didn’t 17 Penny gasped while Nina zipped her mouth. 

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256 Little beggar? What happened to you!? 

“Nope.” 

“Then, what?” 

“You could say I’m interested,” Penny admitted. ‘But only because he’s the man on my marriage license and he doesn’t know about it. That alone is worthy of interest.‘ 

Seeing the look on Penny’s face, Nina sighed.