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

Chapter 591: It was all futile

"Where were you in my first life?"

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[FLASHBACK]

"Argh! Who are you?!?" Nathaniel growled, trying to break free from the chair to which he was bound. His eyes were blindfolded, giving him no idea who the people who raided his place and abducted him were. "Hey! You cowards! Why don't you show yourselves, huh?!"

"Cowards! Scared that once I see you, you'd be dead meat?! Hah!"

Nathaniel ran his mouth on and on, unafraid that something would hit him and hurt him. Little did he know, Zoren was standing several steps away. For the next ten minutes, Nathaniel's fierce remarks echoed in the small, old apartment, and nothing else.

"Sir." Mark approached Zoren's side, studying the latter's profile.

Zoren didn't speak for a while, tilting his head slightly as he observed the person who had put Penelope Bennet in that hole. He squinted a little, unsure of what he was looking at. According to their investigation, this guy was Penelope Bennet's friend. freewebnovel.com

Nathaniel had approached Penny under the guise of a friend; she had no idea he was part of an organized group. He also held a significant position in the organization he belonged to. He was important-rich, with a legitimate business, living in a high-end, exclusive condominium.

Zoren had already formed an impression of the man before this encounter. However, now that he was staring at Nathaniel face-to-face and listening to all of his remarks, that impression shattered.

"I said, show your face, you cowards—" Nathaniel's breath hitched when he heard a man's deep voice speak quietly.

"Take it off."

and, without a second hesitation, glanced at one of the men on standby. Another man marched to Nathaniel, standing

necessary for the sudden light. To his surprise, when he peeked,

Nathaniel let out a scoff and laughed. "Mr.

first time Nathaniel and Zoren were meeting. However, Nathaniel recognizing him didn't surprise Zoren. Information was Nathaniel's forte, and it was expected that he had done his research on Zoren Pierson - the most powerful man in

something to fear. "So, what do I owe this meeting, Mr. Pierson? If you want to avail my services, you could have just called

but kept his gaze fixed on Nathaniel. After a second, he raised a hand and opened his

in his palm. Instead

kill me, huh?" Nathaniel ran his tongue across his inner cheek, rocking his head as

finally spoke. "I thought

laughed loudly, cocking his head back. "Nah. I'm good. Death doesn't scare

"What does?"

slowly lift

he casually raised the pistol at Nathaniel. Tilting his head slightly, he raised a

kill me..." Nathaniel trailed off as if searching for the right words to say. "... do

"No."

you

his actions. Slowly, Zoren put the gun down, earning a look from everyone in

of asking why I am doing this for someone I don't know, I should ask... why did you do it to someone you know? To someone who trusted you?" he returned calmly. "Weren't

just an excuse."

is no," Nathaniel chuckled. "Man... you really are Zoren Pierson. In