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

Chapter 662: Is this the twist I didn't see coming?

Orders.

According to Nathaniel, his operation wasn't that complicated. He would receive requests and then ask his clients for some information to ensure a better outcome. After all, Nathaniel was known for his efficient work and good results.

Penny didn't doubt that.

In other words, after gathering little information from his client, it was Nathaniel who would concoct the whole plan. He was responsible for starting the scheme and continuing it until the end. His client would only be there to harvest when the time was ripe.

At this particular request, though, he was asked to use Jonathan Pierson as an alias.

"I see." Penny nodded in understanding. "Obviously, you know that there's no person named Jonathan Pierson in the Pierson family registry."

"That's why I didn't mind. After all, I'm going to use an alias, anyway."

"Right."

Nathaniel huffed, becoming a bit calmer as they talked. "If you're satisfied, then I'm leaving."

"Okay."

Having said that, Nathaniel idled and studied her lack of interest in him. He sighed

and turned on his heel, about to leave, when Penny spoke again.

of here, do you think

chuckled derisively. "That's none of

watching him look back at her again. The corners of her mouth hooked up the moment their eyes met. "My

locked with

laughed airily. "After insulting me to the point of degrading me, you

she corrected. "I'm not working with you, but if you want to live and extend your pathetic life, I can help. In return, I want you to do things for me. You're used to working alone, but if you accept my offer, there will be orders, structure, hierarchy, discipline,

"I'll give your pathetic life meaning. I'm good at that. But if you don't want to, then... let it be. I'll leave you alone as long as you leave me and my family alone. Otherwise, you'd find yourself choosing which of the

night to think about my offer." Penny placed

without stopping or looking back at him. Nathaniel, on the other hand,

breath slipped past him as he dragged the chair back and sat down again. He glanced at the food in front of him, noticing that

table were actually

There was even one from a convenience store-he recognized it as

earlier," he whispered to himself, staring at the food in silence.

this wasn't her method of a last supper. Penny had asked him to join her for dinner, not because she wanted to treat him to

was nothing he could hide from her.

"Hah..." Another shallow laugh

only to see that its expiry date was a day from now. His expression contorted, a sense of dread crawling from the

even knows that I only eat this one day before its expiry date," he whispered, turning his head in the direction where Penny had left. "Does she also know I buy this stuff before its expiry date because they are sold cheaper

wouldn't be surprised if that was the

as he unwrapped the packaging and took a huge bite. There were more dishes on the table, but

came here because... I want to join the Specters,' he thought. 'I know it wasn't going to be easy, but

little as his jaw tightened. 'I'm certain she's not