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

Chapter 743: Guilt kills

Chapter 743: Guilt kills

[FLASHBACK]

"I did everything, Atlas. Everything. I worked and studied ten times harder than anyone else, all in hopes you'd like me. I enrolled in martial arts classes to have something in common with Hugo, and I even studied music and arts so I'd have something to talk about with Slater."

"So yes, I am jealous, because Nina didn't have to do any of that for you all to like her!"

How could you say all of that?

Atlas looked at Penny through the glass, watching as her chapped lips curled into

a sinister smile. Her eyes shone with tears, but she was smiling and even giggling.

He couldn't recognize her.

Was this really the Penny he knew?

"You really are something. I knew it. I knew you were bad news the day you came into our house," Atlas breathed out, barely processing the cruel things she'd just uttered. "Well, at least now I understand."

No, he didn't understand at all.

"Atlas..."

"I heard your execution date is set. I... don't know what to say, Penelope. I just finished Hugo's funeral arrangements, so... I'll find you a decent resting place, but it won't be with our parents or Hugo." Atlas let out a jagged breath, his head rocking slightly as if he wanted to say more.

There was so much more he wanted to say. After all, he had come here to console her, even though her actions had destroyed their family. Yet Penny kept denying what she had done now that her execution was near. And when he didn't believe her, she finally revealed her true colors.

With a heavy heart, Atlas turned his back on her and never looked back.

He didn't want to see her anymore.

he was sure she didn't want to see

had hurt each

his cheeks. He clenched his teeth, punching the steering wheel as her words replayed in his mind

the steering wheel before punching

anger at himself, disappointment

his father had worked so hard for was gone. His remaining brother had tried to end his own

was that even with Penny's lack of remorse, he still felt helpless. He couldn't help her.

to deny it, she should've done it from the start," he sobbed, resting his arms on the steering wheel and burying his face in them.

believe her?

the initial confession. He thought Penny only recanted once she realized the

pointing to Penny's involvement, why would he question

back from the steering wheel, leaning his head against the seat. He

be the only moment he'd have to

he opened his

he muttered, pressing the

A woman's voice came

"Yes, who is this?"

calling from Green Valley

blurred into the background. In no time, he was speeding toward the hospital, barely aware of how fast he was driving. He wasted no second

emergency ward, where a curtain was partially drawn around the bed. He could see

moving to sit beside Slater's bed, his eyes falling on his

his gaze.

attempt. Fortunately, a neighbor who had come by with hot soup had found him in time. Otherwise, Slater might not have

you thinking?" he whispered, taking Slater's hand and squeezing it.

in Atlas's eyes, helplessness

was Atlas's

the fall of Global Prime Logistics, he had to care for Slater. Since everything had spiraled out of control, Slater had barely been able to cope. Hugo's death was

sorry," Atlas whispered, holding Slater's hand with trembling