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

Chapter 780: Smart bastard

Chapter 780: Smart bastard

Meanwhile...

Jonathan massaged the bridge of his nose, trying to ease the throbbing in his head. He had been listening to honks and shouts on the road, which didn't surprise him, given the heavy traffic. Snapping his eyes open, he turned to his right and saw a motorcycle slowing down right beside their vehicle.

"The family dinner has started... a while ago," he remarked, casting the driver a look. "Is there nothing we can do to avoid this?"

The driver sighed heavily, glancing back at Jonathan through the rearview mirror. "Sir, it's impossible to go back now, as there are already a lot of cars behind us."

Jonathan looked back, only to see cars stacked behind them. All the lanes were packed and unmoving. Even if their vehicle started moving, it would only be an inch at a time. If Jonathan started walking now, he'd probably have reached his destination faster.

"Such terrible traffic," he murmured, leaning back and staring out the window. 'Was it just a coincidence?'

For a moment, silence filled the car as neither Jonathan nor the driver spoke. It was so quiet they could almost hear each other's breathing, if not for the occasional honking and curses from surrounding vehicles.

Jonathan tapped his finger on his leg, deep in thought. "How much did he pay you?" was the first thing he said after a long silence.

"Sir?" The driver looked up at the rearview mirror, brow furrowed. He watched Jonathan shift his gaze back to him.

"I'm asking you, how much did they pay you?" Jonathan repeated quietly, his voice carrying a dangerous edge, tinged with amusement. "You wouldn't have driven me on this road if you didn't already know it's notorious for its terrible traffic."

The driver held his breath, staring at the rearview mirror. Jonathan wasn't looking at him through the mirror; he was staring directly at him.

driver lowered his head apologetically, his lips pressed into a thin line. "I didn't want to do this, but I didn't have

He didn't expect Zoren to make a move so quickly. So instead of getting angry-since he would surely miss the family gathering at this point-he found it amusing and

It tickled his curiosity.

all, Jonathan's first question to the driver was simply a test. He didn't immediately believe that Zoren had paid the driver. However, after seeing the driver's reaction, Jonathan was certain that was the

can do. After all, if I killed

just lowering his

accepted." Jonathan nodded, chuckling lightly. "Since we're both stuck here,

the side. "How did Zoren get a hold

driver cleared his throat, gripping the

deepening the lines on his forehead. "In the Old

you elsewhere tonight" the driver said

at all. So, while I was there, indulging with him and that

and excitement. "Amazing," he breathed out. "He never disappoints me-Zoren

hairs on his body stand up at the sight. Jonathan's reaction was strange. Normally, someone in Jonathan's shoes would be livid,

truly

Jonathan threw himself back, imagining how he had no idea that, amidst their discussion, something else had

the one working in

accepted me with open arms," he mused. "He already

everything together, despite the limited information given to him. Knowing the dynamics of

Pierson family, especially Zone

Mrs. Pierson's people, it wasn't hard for Jonathanto narrow down what had