Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 401: Heart of Stone

"Miss Miller, there's no Jonathan Pierson in the Pierson family registry."

"W-what?" Patricia's face went blank, her heart sinking. She stuttered, "But... that... that's impossible. He told me his name is Jonathan Pierson!"

However, at this moment, Patricia realized the man only introduced himself through a call. Therefore, she had no idea if his name was even true.

Zoren shook his head slightly. "Whoever sent you clearly doesn't care about your life. However, you're still useful to me." He slowly rose from his seat, his eyes cast down on her. His gaze showed no trace of emotion as he coldly said, "Miss Miller, the moment you accepted this gig, your life was forfeited. The only reason you're still breathing is because I allow it. Keep playing the game."

"Mr. Pierson..." Patricia lowered her head, her forehead hitting the ground. "Thank you, Mr. Pierson! I understand what you're saying! I'll report to him and tell him the date went well! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!"

Zoren cast Angel a look, and the latter lowered his head in understanding before Zoren strode off.

Zoren stood by the window, watching as the bodyguards escorted Patricia out of the property. At the same time, he heard a knock on the door before it opened. "Sir," Angel said as he entered the study room. "She's telling the truth."

Angel slowed as he approached the small round table near Zoren and placed a USB drive on it. "She's telling the truth, sir. A man named Jonathan Pierson did indeed email her several nights before she approached you. I've saved the file and run it through the system Mr. Vitt provided."

"Did you track the IP address of this Jonathan Pierson?" Zoren asked, still looking out the window.

"Yes, and we even tracked Miss Miller's activities before meeting you. We didn't see her meet anyone else." Angel lowered his head. "Moreover, the address was traced to Pierson Corporation."

Zoren raised an eyebrow and slowly turned to look at him. "I see."

"We'll continue investigating," Angel reassured him. "I'll assign someone to follow Miss Miller and see if she's being monitored."

"Good work." Zoren nodded in satisfaction. "Leave it there."

any suspects who might be

Corporation. After all, most people who want me gone are

pressed his lips into a thin line, staring at Zoren's back. "Should we

yet." Zoren peeled his gaze from the window and approached the table, picking up the flash drive. "The board meeting is this week, followed by the family meeting. Focus on

eye on William Pierson.

regretting it. "He's your biggest

head. "Dean isn't as reckless as the others. Though he may be bold, he's meticulous and cautious. He'll watch

"Huh?"

his eyes. "Penny and

to disclose this matter, even if

was, only moving to his desk once the door had closed. He connected the flash drive to

*****

Meanwhile...

excuse to Zoren, Penny didn't go straight home. Instead, she headed

[Heart of Stone Bar]

greeted the bartender as soon as she sat down on a stool at the bar counter. She

same one from the bachelor's party-offered her a kind smile. "Miss, I didn't expect

Penny shrugged.

for the night. When he finished, he slid

cast her eyes down as she picked up her drink with the napkin underneath it. Without lingering,

the card, she turned toward the restroom but walked past it, heading instead

the staff. She moved slowly but

only to see her raise a card

the card

the kitchen. When