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

Chapter 665

Chapter 665: Meet me today

"She's dating Jonathan Pierson."

For a moment, there was nothing but silence between Penny and Finn at the mention of that cursed name. Penny even held her breath momentarily, looking at him and then at his shoulder.

"He shot you?" she asked, and he shrugged.

"While I was heading home. To be exact, while I was walking from my car to my front door," he clarified, just to let her know how fearless the man was. "He could've killed me, but that isn't the point."

Finn raised his brows, giving her a meaningful look. He didn't need to spell out the explanation because he was certain that Penny was smart enough to put the pieces together.

It was a warning or rather, a part of Jonathan's wicked game.

He wanted Finn to cower in fear, to never sleep with one eye closed, and to always be alert. However, Penny was certain that wasn't happening since Finn didn't look worried at all. If he hadn't shown her his bandage, she wouldn't have even known he was hiding a wound beneath his lavish suit.

"I see..." Penny nodded in understanding, breathing out heavily. "That sucks."

"He goes by the name Jonathan Russel," said Finn. "He approached Cassandra. Poor Cassandra doesn't know just how sick that guy's mind is."

Penny still hesitated; hence, she kept quiet while she contemplated.

wasn't surprised. "Well, even if you don't believe my words, I believe

come here to beg her to protect him. He already knew she wouldn't, even if he cried a river. The only purpose of coming here was for Penny to look after Nina. Even if she wouldn't completely believe

all that

smiled at

that said, Finn pushed himself up. He had been using only one hand all this time, which she had noticed since the beginning. But now that she knew the reason behind it, it

not that I

looked back at her

a reason why I should trust someone like you?" she

"I'm a man who would betray a friend

corner of his mouth hooked into a cunning smile. "However, if I'm going to try to convince you, having me as your ally wouldn't

one who killed you?" she inquired without hesitation. "Jonathan. Is he the one who killed you in your past

"No."

"Who did?"

would kill me in this lifetime," he laughed, turning on his heel to go on his way. But after taking a few steps, he glanced over his shoulder. "But what I am sure of is

way to make me reconsider your alliance

was in the past. I'm sure you know what I'm saying. Anyway, call me,

saying his last piece, Finn walked away without stopping this time. Meanwhile, Penny stared at his back

she whispered, "Atlas is in the same position he

was still the head

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