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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

she couldn't make it home, she

two, they heard a car engine outside. Both of them turned

door, Butler Jen said, hurrying to the entrance. As soon as he opened

his chest. "Goodness, Butler Jen, it's already past midnight. Don't tell me you got up to open

do that. I'm a big guy now, though I know you're too

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

s eyes met

going to call her sasin hut if che doren't anewer I'm calling the nolice"

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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

going on?" he asked as he cautiously

"Miss Penny isn't home yet, and Young

brows before joining his brother in the living

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. "What's going

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

wonder Chunchun is still in

her now," Slater said. "First Brother said if she doesn't pick up in another

brows, nodding in understanding. "No need

Jen quickly

friend of mine to track its location, Hugo said as he sat beside Slater and,

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

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

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