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

297 Overlord

[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."

think

acts with a reason I know because I spent my youth with her.

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

wouldn't have

flamee in the fire

had an idea, Dean said, licking his

297 Overlord

understanding. "That's why, huh? And what would

out to me not long ago, was all Dean said before snapping his eyes at Finn. He didn't need to say more, as Finn already smiled at

did so, Finn couldn't help

honest question. Did you

didn't answer, nor did his expression change as he stared at

threw up his hands in surrender. "Dean, I'll stop asking about your personal life. It's

suddenly broached after

"Well, isn't that a little bold of him? Inviting you to his home where he's keeping a beast as a pet? Haha!

this information didn't

you to his pet?" Finn asked once his laughter subsided. "Your uncle's humor never ceased to make

think that's

bold. I think your uncle wants you dead and he wants you to know that. It's

the fire again, deep in thought. Meanwhile, Finn's lips curled up

a pet he kept at home. No outsider was ever invited to

all, Zoren's pet

the latter furrowed his brows. "Dean, you're not

"I'm reconsidering."

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 a

decision."

297 Overlord