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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

character for Penny. If she couldn't make it home, she would've made a short call or informed someone in the house. Penny didn't like worrying

car engine outside. Both of

entrance. As soon as

it's already past midnight. Don't tell me you got

"Butler Jen, you didn't have to do that. I'm a big guy now, though I know

looking back at Atlas. The second his Atlas's, the latter shook his

s eyes met

hut if che doren't anewer I'm calling the nolice"

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taking out his phone.

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 be coming home. While Atlas tried to reach her phone, Slater furrowed his

on?" he asked as he cautiously

"Miss Penny isn't home yet, and Young

brows before joining his brother in the living

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 asked as

him any attention, while Slater and Butler Jen gazed in

wonder

said if she doesn't pick up in

need to call the police. Is her phone

Jen

mine to track its location, Hugo said as he sat beside Slater and, across from

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

phone if you're safe!" Butler Jen prayed fervently. If you don't, I'm afraid your

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