Chapter 299

Brandon was met with Penelope, who had just returned from outside.

Penelope tossed her handbag onto the couch and eyed Brandon.

Seeing his odd expression, she couldn't help but ask, "What's with you today, Dad? You seem rather excited."

Brandon reached out to rub his eyes and replied, "Holly's painting is surprisingly good! I'm getting her a check for the remaining payment."

Penelope felt uncomfortable hearing him praise someone else effortlessly.

She frowned and said in a rather confrontational tone, "It's just a painting. How good can it be?"

"It's unexpectedly good! You laymen wouldn't understand," Brandon casually replied before opening his bag and pulling out his checkbook.

He picked up a pen and was about to sign it when Penelope snatched the pen away from him.

She glanced over to the study before whispering, "Are you stupid, Dad? She's Bryce's ex-wife. Why are you enabling her?"

The more outstanding Holly was, the dimmer Penelope's limelight would become. She didn't wa