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."

calm. He glanced at

elevator wasn't a bad place to talk. No one was listening, and

started, only to

you forgot to

at Atlas. But then again, he had promised Slater. Breaking promises was something Stephen had done countless times in his life.

about it," Stephen said, taking a deep breath and exhaling through his

This time, Atlas's interest was piqued. "What are

Atlas's eyes. This time, his eyes

his eyes the second he heard the first remark that escaped his uncle's mouth. But the more he listened, the darker his expression became. By the

the case, then we cannot stay in the same place any longer. I'll contact you again, and we'll continue this conversation another

over his shoulder. "For now, if they catch wind of you coming to me, tell

say another word when Atlas released the closed button,

of the elevator as casually as ever. He

closed again. The door opened and closed a few times before Stephen snapped out

vel

told

dead, but Atlas had already

himself, pressing the button for his floor while gazing down at his feet. 'What's going

Slater assured him that Atlas wouldn't call

DING!

Stephen flinched, his thoughts

the left and right to make sure no one was around. Once he was certain no one was there to kill him, he stepped

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