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

Chapter 429: Found yourself in a pickle, Tantan?

"I... would be a great asset to this group, sir, boss, or master! Please let me in. If I fail, I accept death as a consequence."

It would be a lie to say Zoren wasn't impressed. Until now, no one had ever figured out who was behind the Phantom Circle. No one had even come close.

Who would connect Zoren to the Phantom Circle?

From another person's perspective, Zoren had it all. Wealth, power, influence. Why else would a man like him dare step foot in such a complex world when he already — almost - had everything one would want and need?

But Nathaniel had managed to follow his men's trails and had sharp judgment. His determination to uncover the identity of the big boss was admirable. Most impressive, though, was how he turned this night into a job interview, showcasing his skills in a way that earned Zoren's attention.

However, Zoren wasn't one to trust so easily, even if his instincts told him Nathaniel was serious and dedicated.

"Why..." Zoren drawled, propping his chin against his knuckles while playing with the lighter in his other hand. "Why spend that long trying to get my attention when you could've joined other groups? After all, regardless of your talents, what you had done would only earn you a small chance of getting into my circle."

He blinked slowly at Nathaniel. "What makes us so worthy of your admiration, Nathaniel?"

Who would believe all the flattery Nathaniel had poured out? No one would spend years of effort and exhaust all their resources out of mere admiration. Zoren might understand it if it was something like his connection with young Penny - they had a bond so sweet and heartwarming that he wouldn't mind spending the rest of his life searching for her.

"My life's in danger, sir," Nathaniel confessed, sensing his chance to convince him. "While I do admire the Phantom Circle and how sophisticated your operations are, I also need your help."

"You think we can protect you?"

"My skills alone are enough to help you with anything. But they only allow me to avoid the dangers of my life. Avoiding it isn't the same as protecting myself; it's just delaying the inevitable." Nathaniel sighed heavily. "I don't want to be hunted anymore."

Zoren tilted his head. "You think joining us will stop them from coming after you?" "They might still come... but they wouldn't be so bold."

him like a shadow would

you're telling

you won't trust me right away, so I have to take the first step. If I tell you the truth and come clean,

chuckled. "... If that's what you wanted, you

lowered his gaze, pressing his lips into a thin line. He didn't answer,

his eyes revealed thousands

asked softly, his voice barely a whisper, yet

that," Zoren shrugged, but he didn't elaborate. Instead, he stayed quiet, studying Nathaniel. He could sense the shift in the man's mood but

fell between them for a while. After a minute, Nathaniel spoke

let me

mein,"

you. Save my life... just like how you saved thousands of lives during the war in Zhyran a few years ago. In return, I'll help you

end up dead. If not here, then once he

the dilemma, feeling it deep in his bones.

circle.

However...

because I want to

now wanted.

back in his

the world he created during his darkest moments. He just wanted

he wanted to disband

circle and live peacefully

him in means postponing that,' Zoren thought, assuming Nathaniel's enemies were

gunfire before another wave of commotion

at the door for