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

Chapter 1126: You don't have to like her

Danger.

That was what Mint felt the second she turned. The smile on her face quickly disappeared in the blink of an eye, her survival instinct kicking in. But alas, before she could even make a move, a hand suddenly grabbed the hand that was coming at her.

Mark stood between Zoren and Mint, holding Zoren's arm. His grip was tight enough to stop Zoren, but he was certain it would at least leave a mark.

"Sir," Mark called quietly, squeezing Zoren's arm to snap him back from his trance.

After a second, Zoren blinked, and the life in his eyes returned. He glanced at Mark, then at Mint, whose lips curled into a cunning smirk.

"There's something in her hair," was all Zoren said as he put his hand down. "I was about to take it out since it bothered me. It's gone now, though."

"Uh... since when did he get there?" James blurted out under his breath, a bit confused since he hadn't noticed Mark come between Zoren and Mint. "Also, is it just me, or does it feel a little heavy in here?"

Allen was just as confused as James and Benjamin. Although Benjamin seemed to have an idea, he didn't think that split second could've been deadly. After all, he knew that Zoren and Mint got along, but not at the same time. It was a strange relationship.

As for those who had caught what had just happened, they stayed quiet. Penny darted her eyes between Zoren and Mint. freewebnovel.com

'Just now... was he planning to hurt her?' she wondered to herself, a bit confused—not even worried. But when she glanced at Mint, her lips pressed into

a thin line. 'And just now, I felt this nauseating aura she gave off.'

It was as though what Mint would've done could have been just as fatal as Zoren's.

bigger picture, Mint taunted him. She should also be upset with Mint for upsetting her

to fawn over her. But Zoren had never

on this,' she thought, but this time, she took the chance to slip her hand from Mint's. Offering Mint a smile, she uttered,

sure you'll find someone else. Just not me, because I've already found the person I want to spend the rest of my life

Mint's eyes fell on the ring in her hand and then back up at the smile Penny had

beside her husband. While keeping her eyes on Mint-who was giving her the same Benjamin vibe, but in a more unsettling way-she hooked her arm around

on his face. Now he felt better. He

sigh of relief as he took a step back. However, he still remained within reach, just

beside him. "Miss Penny, I'm sorry about her. Sometimes, she just decides to leave her head at

brow, while others

like this, but she hit her head

Mint's arm again and scolded her

frowned. "Why would I apologize when

"Gee!"

from the couple. This time, her gaze landed on Zoren first, her eyelids drooping. "Zoren Pierson, I guess you're really recovering just as

leaning forward a little,

there, I thought someone was going

a wide smile when she leaned back.

at Mark. "Still never changes, Mark. Keep it

she trailed off as her eyes landed on Penny. "I'll see you later, Penelope. My proposal still stands, so in case

said that, Mint took a step back and smiled

Benjamin scoffed, looking at his boss and Penny with an apologetic smile. "I'll just give her a quick briefing. Please don't wait

arm and dragged her with him. Even before they could go, everyone could see and