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

Chapter 832

Chapter 832: They wanted more

Chapter 832: They wanted more

"... I don't feel safe."

This was what Allen meant when he said Atlas was easily misunderstood. For Atlas, saying this bluntly had no other intention but to honestly express his thoughts. However, it might come off as rude and insensitive, which Atlas didn't care about.

Under normal circumstances, Stephen would've easily taken that as an insult. However, Stephen wasn't in the mood, nor did he have the energy to deal with such insensitivity at the moment.

"Atlas, do you think someone is watching us?" Stephen asked, looking at the CCTV camera in the corner of the ceiling of the elevator. "Can those watching hear what we're talking about?"

"They do." Atlas arched a brow, glancing at Stephen nonchalantly. He was just glad that Stephen didn't nitpick on him today. "Uncle, are you sure you're okay? You still seem off and you've been acting strangely."

Stephen peeled his eyes from the CCTV camera and looked at Atlas. "Atlas, do you trust the people in security?"

"Why wouldn't I?"

"Just-just answer me," Stephen breathed out, finding himself already panting, even though he hadn't done or said anything just yet. "Please."

Atlas frowned, furrowing his brows. "Of course. The people in the CCTV room are Penny's people. She started replacing some of the staff in charge of security after what happened with Sven."

"Ahh..."

"So, it's safe," Atlas remarked. "Penny reassured me that her people were trained to ignore anything they hear-whatever it is."

head, still not calm. He glanced at the CCTV

one was listening,

you something," he started, only to receive an indifferent

you finally remember what you forgot to tell

had done countless times in his

it," Stephen said, taking a deep

was piqued.

Atlas's eyes. This

second he heard the first remark that escaped his uncle's mouth. But the more he listened, the darker his expression became. By the time they reached his floor, Atlas raised

the case, then we cannot stay in the same place any longer. I'll contact you again,

finger pressed on the closed button, glancing over his shoulder. "For now, if they catch wind of you coming to me, tell them you were scared but chose the

Atlas released the closed button, standing upright as the door in front of them opened

elevator as casually as ever. He acted as though he hadn't

the open elevator door in a daze before it closed again. The door opened and closed a few times before Stephen snapped out

vel

trance. He had barely told Atlas

Atlas had already

pressing the button for his floor while

what Slater had told him to do. Although Slater assured him that Atlas wouldn't

DING!

Stephen flinched, his thoughts

door, carefully checking to the left and right to make sure no one was around. Once he was certain no one was there

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