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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

lips worriedly. Now, he was something had happened to 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

they heard a car engine outside. Both of them turned toward the entrance, waiting for someone to

As soon as he opened the door, the person

placing a hand on his chest. "Goodness, Butler Jen, it's already past midnight. Don't tell

didn't have to do that. I'm a big guy now, though I know you're too fond of

Master Slater, Butler Jen smiled before looking back at Atlas. The second his Atlas's, the latter shook his

s eyes met

che doren't anewer I'm calling the nolice" Atlas vaid

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taking out his phone.

run her own company. Even so, as her big brothers, they were worried because she hadn't told them she wouldn't be coming home. While Atlas tried to reach her phone, Slater furrowed his

asked

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

brows before joining his brother in the living

worried, Slater knew 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. "What's going on here?" Hugo

Slater and Butler Jen gazed

stopped near them. "No wonder

she doesn't

"No need to call

Jen

mine to track its location, Hugo said as he sat

at his older brother while Hugo's expression remained stern. Butler Jen, still standing nearby, darted his eyes between the

fervently. If you don't, I'm

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