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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

If she couldn't make it

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

As soon as he opened the door, the

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

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

smiled before looking back at Atlas. The second

s eyes met

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taking out his phone.

wasn't like Penny had a 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 be coming home. While Atlas tried to reach her phone, Slater furrowed

Jen, what's going on?" he asked as

and Young Master Atlas is worried

his brows before joining his brother

the three of them stayed in the living area,

Butler Jen gazed in his direction. This time, Slater summarized the

"No wonder Chunchun is still in

Brother said if she

brows, nodding in understanding. "No need to call the

Butler Jen quickly

said as he sat beside Slater and, across from Atlas, originally headed for a glass

expression remained stern. Butler Jen, still

you're safe!" Butler Jen prayed fervently. If you don't, I'm afraid your brothers will turn Anteca upside down just to

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