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

Chapter 460: I caused someone's death

Initially, what drove Zoren to want to take Penny home was her distress from the previous night. Although he knew Penny had been drunk and likely speaking half- heartedly, he listened to her pain and heard her cry for help. He believed in the depth of her heartache and wanted to protect her. Even if it means taking her away from her family.

Her family might have loved and adored her, but they could have hurt her deeply without realizing it. Who knows? One can love another and still hurt them— Zoren was all too familiar with that dynamic.

However, after meeting Atlas today, Zoren's resolve wavered.

In his mind, he thought, 'Maybe I was wrong', and 'Perhaps I should learn more about why she was in so much pain last night.'

But hearing Mark's report reignited his initial plan. Until he discovered who issued the anonymous order targeting Penny, Zoren wouldn't be at ease. That's why he quickly decided to inform the men of the Bennet family and deal with it as soon as possible. Wasting a second could cost them her life.

"As I told Atlas, I wanted to confirm the story she told me about our marriage. After all, even if I trust her blindly, having reassurance wouldn't hurt. But I ended up learning far more than I expected," Zoren explained after summarizing the situation. "I understand your concerns about my family, and I agree that there is reason to be cautious about the Piersons. But compared to that, this matter is more pressing to me."

He paused and let out a shallow breath. "I don't mean any offense, but I believe I can offer her better protection. Of course, that depends on her decision."

In other words, Zoren expected Penny to oppose the idea, given her lifestyle and independence. She was a capable woman, running the leading security film internationally. So, she would surely use those arguments to make a point. That's why he reached out to her family for backup.

He didn't need to say it outright; the men in the room understood.

her back?" Atlas furrowed his brows, deep in

a result of the drunken Penny's action? At this point, Atlas

guessed that the story behind the peaceful surface of the Bennet

Charles thought, and

a good sign,

couldn't see it, he sensed the shift in

probably have an idea,' Zoren mused, trying to gauge Atlas's reaction. 'And he seems unaware

tapped his fingers on the armrest, shifting his gaze to Zoren. "Are you sure about this? Did

opened, but before he could respond, another voice

toward the door, watching as Hugo entered and closed the door behind him. He joined the group, standing at the edge of

had just walked in with such certainty, catching

"You just came in. How can you

that part had been spent on his father trying

it.

Zoren, keeping a respectful distance from him.

and if Penny's safety was the priority, Zoren needed to be on the same page. With this, Zoren wouldn't

matter isn't directly related to Penny, her name unexpectedly appeared on adist of people we