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

Chapter 1041: Our company isn't hiring

A moment of awkward silence quickly descended on everyone's shoulders, except for Atlas. He didn't take William's hand, knowing that something as small as a handshake could be twisted into a narrative.

"Take it away," Atlas added, referring to the hand offered to him. "Don't extend your hand like that so casually. It carries a lot of meaning, so be careful; one might misunderstand. Frankly, I also find it rude."

Rude? Everyone gasped for the second time. Not taking the kind hand offered to him was more rude, though!

William's under-eyes twitched as he pulled his hand back, his fingers trembling slightly. Part of him wanted to believe he hadn't just heard such audacious remarks right on his face. But alas, seeing the mortified and displeased reactions from the other members of the board, he knew he hadn't imagined it.

Atlas had said what he'd said.

'This bastard...' William felt his blood boil, anger rising at the top of his head. 'I approached him even though I didn't have to, trying to be kind to the brother of the matriarch of the family. But no, he and Penelope Bennet are just as insufferable and infuriating. How dare he try to make me lose face in front of my people and everyone?!'

William cleared his throat and forced a smile, though the first thing he wanted to do was kick Atlas out. The latter, however, didn't linger in William's presence and instead looked back at the security guard.

"You're still here," Atlas's flat voice snapped the security guard out of his thoughts. "Are you trying to waste my time as well?"

"Ye—yes, sir!" the security guard panicked, hurrying back to their station to check the name. But just as he reached the desk, he paused, hearing William's voice.

the other day!" William exclaimed, letting everyone hear his somewhat shocked tone. "I even saw a clip of two men walking out of their company building with their stuff.

again. "But seeing you here instead of running around in your

onlookers, who had initially been minding their own business until William's announcement, exchanged surprised glances. Their eyes

the same social media groups and circles. When the video of Atlas and Allen walking out with boxes was shared, it reached a lot of people—not because of who Atlas was or the story

even if people were familiar with the video, only a few

Atlas Bennet. "What are you here for? Did you

he's here,' William mocked inwardly. 'I'm sure he asked Penelope Bennet, and then that little witch convinced Zoren

deviously. 'Even if Zoren Pierson lets

Pierson Family,

as well. It wasn't impossible, per se. But if Zoren took in Atlas without proper reason or justification, it would become Zoren's responsibility.

absurd, they'd

course, the role they were giving

win for me,' William nodded in satisfaction. 'If Atlas Bennet messes up, not only will it affect Zoren Pierson, but Penelope Bennet as well. But if I can stop him from slithering his way into the Pierson Family affairs, then... that's

moment his sister was brought up again. "It seems my sister left quite an impression on you, Director Pierson," Atlas said coldly. "Though I admit I don't find any issue with having my little siblings help me, I would never allow myself to

responsibility."

it. "Then, if you didn't ask your sister, why