Chapter 172


    “Ryan, you’re spot on! Penny is indeed a gem. Her interior design skills are off the charts and her


    portrait painting is top–notch!”


    Recently, Ryan decided to keep his nose clean and he’s been treating Rita well, with the two of them


    keeping in touch.


    But when he saw this photo, his eyebrows shot up and he forwarded it ton without a second


    thought.


    “Bro?”


    It was already 10 p.m. andn had reached the Pennyfeather family’s doorstep.


    The Pennyfeathers had called Holden for dinner. He had to be there, but he could choose when to


    show up.


    The Pennyfeather’s dining table wasden with mouthwatering dishes, filling the house with delicious


    smells. But the atmosphere was tense as those seated around the table wore stern expressions.


    It was dinner time, butn and Maja were nowhere to be found. Maja hadn’t even picked up her phone


    yet.


    Neil was so angry that he was about to faint, and Cristina was still adding fuel to the fire. “I told you,


    your daughter isn’t as devoted to you as you think. She’s independent now and doesn’t care about how


    you feel. You just got out of the hospital and she dares to upset you. She clearly doesn’t value you.”


    Neil’s hands trembled as his doctor had cautioned him to stay in the hospital given his health


    condition.


    But with the sessfulpletion of the second round of funding and thepany’s affairs to handle,


    Neil didn’t want to hand over the reins at such a crucial time.


    Neil was considering transferring his shares to Maja so she wouldn’t struggle if anything happened to


    him.


    He wasn’t sure about Maja andn’s rtionship. Invitingn was meant to boost the Pennyfeather’s


    influence, but as a father, he wanted to see how his daughter and son–inw got along.


    Withn’s assistant’s prior reminder and Selena Casson’s attitude, Neil was genuinely worried.


    The Pennyfeathers had been waiting since 6 p.m. The food had been reheated several times, but no


    one dared to touch it.


    Neil didn’t have the guts to calln, he didn’t even know his number.


    He only dared to call Holden because he knew the old man was pleased with Maja.


    Cristina, starving, couldn’t help butin.


    “I think they won’t show up, honey. Let’s eat before we starve the kids. Tricia can’t handle this stress,


    and Glenn has been working all day.”


    Hearing this, Neil softened a bit.


    Lately, Glenn Pennyfeather had been working diligently at the family’spany without any major


    issues.


    He let out a sigh, reckoning that they really wouldn’t make it.


    “Let’s eat.”


    As soon as he said this, a servant ran in from the entrance.


    “Sir, a Rolls–Royce has just pulled up. It might be Mr. Raymond.”


    Neil’s eyes lit up as he stood up abruptly. Could it be thatn had arrived with Maja?


    He felt a flicker of hope.


    After all,n had once gifted Maja a Rolls–Royce umbre, suggesting their rtionship wasn’t bad.


    Neil wanted to go outside right away, but he turned back to look at Cristina.


    “What are you daydreaming for? Come greet our guests.”


    Cristina reluctantly stood up, noticing her daughter’s excited face and her hand twitching nervously.


    It was the look of someone about to meet someone they liked.


    Cristina frowned, then saw Tricia Pennyfeather heading towards the entrance.


    Cristina was no fool. If she still didn’t understand her daughter’s feelings, then all her years of living had


    been in vain.


    Neil didn’t expect Tricia to be the quickest, but he didn’t mind. When Cristina arrived, they went to the


    entrance together.


    Jeff nodded at the people at the entrance, expressionless.


    “The boss just finished a social event and won’te down. Mr. Pennyfeather, enjoy your dinner.”


    Despite his polite words,n didn’t show up, a clear sign that he knew they were waiting for him but


    chose not to join them.


    This was a veiled warning, a sign of respect towards the Pennyfeathers.


    If it were anyone else trying to pressure him through Holden, he would have retaliated in the business


    world.


    The Pennyfeathers hadn’t learned their lesson from thest project setback. This time, they had


    crossed the line.n no longer needed to consider their feelings. But considering Holden’s health, he


    didn’t want to stir up trouble.


    Neil’s face darkened. He realized thatn wasn’t interested in Mája.


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    If he had been, he wouldn’t have put the Pennyfeathers in such an awkward position.