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[Bennet Mansion]

"Sir Atlas?" Butler Jen paused in the living area when he saw Atlas seated on the couch alone.

Atlas lifted his eyes to Butler Jen, noticing that the butler was already in his pajamas, wearing a strange nightcap on his head. Out of courtesy, he didn't ask about it, knowing Butler Jen's hair had been thinning, his scalp visible even from a distance. "Did Penny say she would come home?" Atlas asked calmly. "She told me she'd be home a little later, but it's already..."

Atlas trailed off as he glanced at his wristwatch. "It's already two in the morning. No word from

her."

"Ahh..." Butler Jen nodded. He glanced at the closed entrance, furrowing his brows. "Well."

"Do you think something happened to her?" Atlas wondered.

"First Young Master, that's a bit much. Something probably came up. She's been busy the past few days, Butler Jen replied with a dry laugh. "Why don't you rest first, First Young Master? I can wait for Miss Penny." Atlas shook his head. "Thank you, but you're also tired, Butler Jen. I'll wait for her to come."

"But, Young Master Atlas, what if Miss Penelope already slept somewhere?"

"And where would that be?"

"In... in a hotel?"

"The mansion isn't that far, and if she did, she would've told us."

concerned as well. Not that he believed

her, but this was out of character for Penny. If she couldn't make it home, she would've made a short call or informed someone in

outside. Both of them turned toward the entrance,

hurrying to the entrance. As soon as he opened the

gasped mildly, placing a hand on his chest. "Goodness, Butler Jen, it's already past midnight. Don't tell me you got up to open the door

softened, touched by his quick assumption. "Butler Jen, you didn't have to do that. I'm a big guy now,

Jen smiled before looking back at Atlas. The second his Atlas's, the latter shook his head and

s eyes met

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taking out his phone.

curfew. She was old enough to stay out and capable enough to run her own company. Even so, as her big brothers, they were worried because she hadn't told them she wouldn't

what's going on?" he asked as he cautiously stepped into

Penny isn't home yet, and Young Master Atlas is worried since she

brows before joining his brother in the living

he had to assist. Their sister had just recently come home. Atlas wouldn't be concerned if there wasn't a reason to be. Now, the three of them stayed in the living area, waiting for Penny, until Hugo's figure appeared on the staircase.

him any attention, while Slater and Butler Jen gazed in his direction. This time, Slater summarized

them. "No wonder Chunchun is

she doesn't pick up in another few minutes,

"No need

Butler Jen

to track its location, Hugo said as he sat beside Slater

stern. Butler Jen, still standing nearby, darted his eyes between the three

Answer the phone if you're safe!" Butler Jen prayed fervently. If you don't, I'm afraid your brothers will turn Anteca upside down just to find out where you

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