Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 66

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Penny became Professor Singh’s apprentice in her first life. Therefore, she knew some sides of this professor, just like how Professor Singh knew some sides of her. He was akin to a father to her, after all, nurturing her and guiding her. Sometimes, he would give her some tough love. 

In other words, Professor Singh often finds out things even before Penny confesses or even before she does it. It was the reason she intuitively panicked when Professor Singh gave her that look. 

But then, Professor Singh smiled and asked gently. “Miss Penny, how are you?” 

Hearing his smile and the change in his tone, Penny mentally patted her chest. She heaved a sigh of relief. 

‘Goodness. Right. In this lifetime, I’m still not his apprentice, so no tough love and scolding. There’s nothing to be scared of.” 

“I’m okay, Professor. I’ve started school.” Penny quickly recovered from her mini heart attack and smiled charmingly. 

“I see. How is it so far?” 

“Hmmm. Good!” Penny grinned brightly before she turned her head. Her smile briefly disappeared when she faced Slater. “Study.” “Yes, ma’am.” Slater didn’t even refute and just hung his head low, answering the question he was answering before Professor Singh arrived. 

Seeing this, Professor Singh chuckled. Atlas briefly mentioned 

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Slater’s part of the bet, and seeing that Penny was with him, he quickly understood Penny was tutoring him. The professor was less worried that Slater would end up a slave with such a genius. 

tutor. 

If only Slater knew how lucky he was to be tutored by his sister. 

“Miss Penny, did you answer the question I gave you the last time?” he asked quietly so as not to disturb the other brothers. 

Penny nodded, but then cautiously glanced at Atlas. Seeing that her brother was busy answering with earplugs on, she handed a notebook with both her hands. 

Professor Singh almost chuckled at how cute she handed her the notebook as if she was making an offering. He didn’t dwell on it though, checking the content inside the notebook. Her handwriting was beautiful and clean without any traces of inkless notes that would indicate she tore the page before this. 

As Professor Singh skimmed the solution, his lips curled up. He glanced at Penny, only to see Penny blink at him. He knew she was trying to wink, but failed. 

‘Don’t tell.‘ Penny raised a finger in front of her lips and Professor Singh nodded in understanding. 

The problem Professor Singh gave Penny during their last session was the same one he gave Atlas and the rest of the star student section. It was a problem that the academy wouldn’t give because this was an actual problem in the research department that was given in the national exam last year, which no one had answered. 

This exact problem was the reason no one scored perfect on the 

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national exam last year. 

“This problem is hard because it requires an entirely new solution that is a mix of three methods. Yet, she got it right in one try!‘ 

Professor Singh’s desire to make Penny his apprentice grew even more. Now, he couldn’t help but wonder if Charles already told Penny about his offer. 

‘Right.‘ Curious about how advanced Penny’s intellect was, Professor Singh wrote another problem which was a bit harder than the last one he gave her. He added a note on the side: 

[Miss Penny, do you think you can give me the answer in our next session?] 

He slid the paper to her, making her brows elevate. 

Penny curiously took the piece of paper and read the side note. Averting her eyes to the problem, she wondered, ‘Should I give him 

the answer now?‘ 

Thinking about Professor Singh’s offer, Penny wasn’t afraid he would change his mind. The professor wasn’t someone who would get back on his words so easily. So whether Penny shows off or not, his offer stands. Even so, she didn’t want to risk chances. 

Penny peeked at Professor Singh and saw him nod slightly. She pursed her lips and started writing a very long and detailed solution on the paper. Since she had to focus on tutoring Slater, she knew she would forget any other homework easily. Her plate was full at the moment, and it was much better if she was able to finish what was truly important. 

Professor Singh’s offer was the most important for her since he 

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was her ticket to independence. 

Thirty minutes later, Penny stopped writing. 

She was about to hand over her paper when she noticed Slater 

looking in her direction. She turned to her brother, only to see this blank look plastered on his face. 

‘Did his brain overheat again?‘ 

“Penny, what is this abomination?” Slater wondered and pointed at her paper. 

On instinct, she covered her paper with her plump hands. “Witchcraft,” and then folded it to give to Professor Singh. 

“You finished it, Penny?” the professor asked with a tinge of surprise, and she nodded. 

“Professor, I’m not sure if I did it correctly.” 

“It’s alright,” it wasn’t like he was expecting her to get it right. He was simply curious. 

“Alright.” Professor Singh checked his wristwatch and announced. “Atlas, take some water break. Come back after ten minutes.” 

Atlas paused like a statue. He stared at his scratch paper and crumpled it. “I’ll come back in ten minutes,” was all he said before 

he walked out. 

“Is he okay?” Penny murmured, catching the irritation in her 

brother’s eyes. 

“Can I take a break too?” Slater asked, but not to Professor Singh, 

but to Penny. “I think I need to touch some grass.” 

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Penny’s attention was averted to him and, seeing that exhausted and helpless look on him, she felt a little guilty. They’d been here. even before Atlas came, and Slater didn’t complain throughout. He 

earned the break. 

“Come back in ten… minutes…” Before she could even finish, Slater already jumped from his seat and sped away.