Chapter 418: It’s best for all of us.
"Just let those fools fight over who’s going to pay. Here, have a drink."
Penny’s gaze fell on the wineglass Jessa was pouring. She let out a deep breath and smacked her lips.
’Well, I guess I’m no longer an occasional drinker,’ she thought. ’Though I do have something to celebrate today... and something I want to forget.’
"Jessi," Allison sighed, only to receive a sharp look from Jessa.
"Allison, Penny is already a big girl," Jessa argued, sliding the glass of wine in front of Penny. "Here, have a drink. Then, let’s talk about our crush. You little nasty girl. I heard you went on a date."
"Don’t call her nasty," Allison remarked, but Jessa just smirked.
"How could I not? Just look at her!" Jessa intoned, causing Allison to cast a glance at Penny.
Penny pursed her lips, blushing as she heedlessly reached for the wine and chugged it down. As soon as she did, Atlas felt all his senses tingling. Turning his head amidst his debate with Charles, his mouth fell open, eyes wide.
"Penny!" His loud call made everyone flinch and turn toward him. All they saw was Atlas rushing to Penny, but it was too late. Before he could reach her, Penny put the empty wineglass down.
"Hah!" she hissed in satisfaction, raising her brows as she noticed everyone staring at her. Or rather, at someone near her. Following their gaze, her eyes fell on Atlas. "Oh, First Brother—hic!"
Penny hiccuped a couple more times, her vision spinning wildly. "Huh?"
A sound escaped her lips, and before she knew it, everything went blank.