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

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[SKYLINE PLAZA: Dean's Villa]

Standing on the paver patio in front of the fire pit, Dean squinted slightly, the light from the flames dancing on his face, revealing an indescribable expression.

"Hello!" A voice from behind him broke the silence. "I see someone isn't in a good mood."

Finn casually sat down in a vacant seat with a glass of wine in hand, his eyebrows raised as he eyed Dean's back.

"So, I wasn't wrong?" he smirked meaningfully. "You are... in a terrible mood."

"The Prime Group accepted Zoren Pierson's request," said Dean quietly but clearly, making Finn nod in understanding.

"Well, that is a surprise! I thought Penny didn't want anything to do with you. Or did she perhaps... have a change of heart about you?" Finn tilted his head slightly to the side. "You've been pursuing her all your youth, after all. I hope her heart softened."

A chuckle followed Finn's assumption, but when Dean remained silent, Finn arched his right. brow.

"I see..." Finn smacked his lips. "So, it's not like that, huh? Well, I guess she did it to spite you. Why am I surprised?"

"Penny wouldn't do that." Slowly, Dean turned around to face his guest. "She would do things to spite me, but not to the extent of meddling with our family affairs,"

"If that's the case, then I guess it's a business decision, Finn shrugged. "The Prime Group is branching out, after all. And not many are happy about entering this part of the market. She already dominated the other side, and entering this one looks more like a monopoly. Who else could help her but Zoren Pierson?"

Dean casually walked over to another seat and settled into it. "I doubt it."

"And why is that?"

"Because she doesn't like complications."

don't think this is

his friend a sidelong glance while his glass hovered before his lips. "Penny always acts with a reason I know because I spent my youth with her. The support Zoren can give her is nothing

drink his whiskey. "So, what do you suspect? If it's not worth it for

wouldn't have called

flamee in the fire

had an idea, Dean said, licking his lips as he leaned back, eyes

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why, huh? And what would

eyes at Finn. He didn't need to

he looked away. As he did so, Finn couldn't help but keep hist curious

honest question. Did you

his expression change as he stared at

of silence, Finn threw up his hands in surrender. "Dean, I'll stop asking about your personal life.

broached after another minute

inviting you to his place?" Finn repeated in a questioning tone, and Dean nodded. "Well, isn't that a little bold of him? Inviting you to his home where he's keeping a beast as a pet? Haha! He wants

joy over this information didn't faze

to feed you to his pet?" Finn asked once

think

it means to be invited there, is... bold. I think

set his gaze on the fire again, deep

them about Zoren's cruelty... and that beast of a pet he kept at home. No outsider was ever invited to Zoren's house and came out unscathed. From what they knew, even the bodyguards in the mansion were only allowed in safe areas because

pet was a

respond to Finn's teasing, the latter furrowed his brows. "Dean, you're not planning on accepting

"I'm reconsidering."

did he say? Dean, I understand you want to show your uncle you're not scared of him. But I don't think stepping into the lion's den is

decision."

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