Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

PAMPERED CHAPTER 235

235 Twelve years is a long time Japan: 2:00 PM

In a traditional Japanese Shoin room, men in suits sat quietly on the floor across from each other. Tension hung in the air as silence reigned in the room. Among the men was Haines. Haines, now age 51, lifted the cup of tea to his mouth.

"Haines, are you sure you're leaving?" asked the man seated across from him. The man looked older than Haines, but his bulk physique was enough indicator his age was never a problem.

"Penny wants to branch out, and it's been a long time since I've visited our family home, Haines answered calmly. "Wild, it's time to let her be. Penny is old enough to marry..."

"NEVER!" Wild and the rest of the men yelled in unison, but Haines only chuckled in response.

"Haines, Penny's departure to branch out and manage our international branch personally is one thing, but marriage is another, another elderly man expressed his displeasure. "Though she might marry one way or another, we won't just sit still and let any hoodlum get into her life.

"Minister, I'm very certain Penny is happy to hear that" Haines nodded. "Though the general has reached out and was asking for more Intel from us, saying he would give his son as payment for

our services."

The minister hissed in resentment. "That old man simply wants to make her his daughter-in-law.

Shame on him!"

"I'm kidding" Haines laughed, earning a glare from the minister. "Do not worry, Minister. Penny and I might be leaving for now, but your security will still be the same. Look. You and Wild are in the same room in peace and none of you are dead yet."

Wild snorted. "Stop with your insinuation, Haines. You're making me look bad again."

you look bad. I'm too old for it." Haines chortled with his lips closed, his eyes scanning all the men

individuals; some were businessmen and others were even politicians. They do not work for Penny, but they are all Penny's connections, for they were also Penny's clients and close friends in the security firm. she started with the guidance of

out at a time like this..." another man spoke. "Is there really

is right, Haines. Penelope is

ago. We never caught the culprit behind that and despite our connections,

H

truthful. Don't tell me Penelope finally

life forever. A shallow breath slipped past his lips, but just as his lips parted, an alluring voice sliced 235 Twelve years is a

through the air.

have a lead yet,

lowered his head before shifting his eyes to

would never resist staring at longer. The men in the room quickly cleared their throats as

the table. She glanced at Haines on her

clicked his tongue. "I told those good-for-nothing idiots to wait for you,

a

a subtle smile, making her beautiful face twinkle. "Thank you. The tea helped a

fluttered her long lashes at

to make me stay in the country. However, with a heavy heart, I've long decided to branch out," Penny started sternly, but politely. "I mentioned it two years ago and last year, my cousin started the preparation for a higher success of

corner of her eyes creased a little. "I appreciate all your worries, but my injuries have healed. I can only hope that you'll support me with this new venture. You'll always be my comrade, a special person in my heart, and someone I've respected with all

years is a long time. Penny paused as her smile broadened. "It's time for me to

home"