Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 409

Chapter 409: If this isn’t fate, I don’t know what it is!

Zoren arrived at the restaurant early, not wanting to keep his woman waiting. As he sat, he heard a familiar voice outside the private dining room before the door slid open. From the newcomer’s scent alone, Zoren immediately knew who it was.

"Ray," he called out, snapping his eyes toward the entrance.

Ray’s face lit up as he hurried to take the seat next to Zoren. "Cousin, are you really going to introduce your wife to me?" His excitement was palpable, growing even more when Zoren nodded.

"Really?" he pressed, clasping his hands together. "Did she say yes?"

"Yes."

"Nice!"

Zoren smiled subtly, sensing just how pleased his cousin was. "Though you might need to behave yourself."

"Cousin, I am your only ally! Don’t worry, I won’t embarrass you at all!" Ray reassured him, his eyes twinkling with curiosity.

What was Zoren’s wife like?

From the way Zoren described her, she sounded like a goddess in his eyes—majestic. Ray could already imagine the kind of woman who could capture Zoren’s heart.

’Even so, I’m sure she’s no better than Penny,’ Ray chuckled to himself, not daring to say it aloud for fear of hurting his cousin’s feelings. ’I’m just glad he’s finally introducing her to me.’

Ray had already prepared a script for when he met Zoren’s wife. His plan was to make sure she understood that Zoren was one in a million—a precious man she should take care of.

Snapping his eyes back to Zoren, Ray sighed helplessly. "Cousin, I can’t believe I’m meeting your wife so soon."

"I didn’t think I’d introduce her to you this soon either."

"What changed?"

Zoren shrugged. "Benjamin."

"Huh?"

"I’m teasing him," Zoren said simply. "Anyway, my wife mentioned she’d try to help you with your love problems. But don’t expect too much from her. I’m her first... in everything."

"Don’t worry about that, Cousin. Any help is appreciated." Ray chuckled. "Besides, my future wife is feisty. Do you know she once held a cross in front of me to ward me off? She did it in front of a huge crowd!"

"..."

"She even threw a flowerpot at me—a literal one! I almost died!" Ray exclaimed, recalling how fiery Penny had been as a child. "She was a kid then, but now she’s an adult, and even feistier."

Zoren listened attentively and couldn’t help but ask, "Ray, are you a masochist?"

"Huh?"

"She humiliated you in front of a huge crowd and threw a flowerpot at you. Yet, you’re still pursuing her, knowing she can hurt you anytime she wants," Zoren explained flatly. "You’re a masochist."

Ray opened and closed his mouth, then blurted out, "She’s hot?"

"Huh?"

"Cousin, the hotter a woman is, the crazier she is!" Ray intoned, leaving Zoren confused about whether that was true or just a poor excuse for his behavior. "And even if she’s crazy, I don’t mind. Hehe."

Ray cupped his face, propping his elbow on the table as he grinned, daydreaming about how to win Penny over.

"She might reject my next proposal, but it’s alright. I can just buy her another ring," he giggled, making Zoren shake his head.

’He’s delusional,’ Zoren thought. ’I wouldn’t be surprised if he comes to me asking for help because she sued him for harassment.’

"Penny!" Ray called excitedly, his face lighting up. "What a coincidence! If this isn’t fate bringing us together, I don’t know what is."

Penny took a careful step back. "I don’t think it’s fate, Ray. It’s definitely bad luck."

"Oh, come on!" Ray giggled. "Why are you here?"

"To eat lunch?"

His smile grew even wider. "Then why don’t we eat lunch together?"

"Huh?"

"I’m with my cousin, so don’t worry!" Ray said, giggling, but Penny rolled her eyes.

"Out of the way," she hissed, trying to step around him. ’Renren already arrived thirty minutes ago. I don’t want to keep him waiting.’

But as Penny hurried along, Ray followed her, walking by her side.

"Penny, I know the other night caught you off guard. Don’t worry, I’ve reflected on it. If you’re worried that I’m inviting you to lunch with ulterior motives, that’s not the case," he rambled on until they stopped in front of a private dining room. "Eating alone is fine, but it’s always better to eat with someone."

Ray grinned, pointing to the private dining room behind him. "Eat with us?"

Penny glanced at the door he was pointing to, furrowing her brows. "This is where you’re eating?"

"Yes!" Ray nodded eagerly. "It’s better than going further, right? I’m with my cousin!"

’But this is also my...’ Penny’s thoughts paused as she stared at Ray incredulously. ’Don’t tell me his cousin is... oh.’

Penny looked at Ray before smiling deviously. "Sure."