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

Chapter 1140: She better have had a lot of drinks if I were her!

Since Hugo had dealt with all sorts of criminals and felons on duty, he was aware that the gang he had just thrashed must have had some form of transportation. And sure enough, the man led them to where their truck was.

The truck was akin to a military transport vehicle for foot soldiers. It was just smaller and looked improvised to resemble one.

With Hugo at the wheel, Atlas took the front passenger seat. In the back were the guy they dragged along and Mark, keeping an eye on him.

"I didn't bring my phone," Hugo said sternly, his eyes fixed on the dark road. The more they drove, the darker the road became. He clenched his teeth, knowing that after what he had just done to the pub, he had to report to the police.

Hugo was still out of the combat zone, and right now, he shouldn't be in trouble. That's why, no matter what, Hugo often involved the authorities and followed the book. With his position and rank, he had to dance with the rules to get things done without getting into too much trouble.

"Damn it!" Hugo punched the steering wheel to release the frustration building up inside him. "How could... the guys who should be fighting off these criminals..."

He gritted his teeth angrily, but in a way, he knew this wasn't the first time. There were many places in the world where evil prevailed-a place where normal citizens had to live in fear because of people like these gangs.

Atlas slid his eyes toward Hugo, but this time, he didn't stop Hugo from seething in anger. "Let's focus on rescuing Slater and Benjamin first," he said quietly, glancing at the side of the road. "With your position, I'm sure you can do something about this situation, but not tonight."

"I know," Hugo breathed out, gripping the steering wheel tighter. "Still, it's upsetting. If the police are involved too, then whoever the mayor is must be in on it as well."

The more Hugo thought about it, the angrier he became. Although he had been sick almost the entire trip due to swimming from the town to the island, he had met quite a few locals on his first and second days. All of them were lively and polite, constantly smiling, which would give anyone the impression that life here was just as simple as it seemed.

Yet, behind the smiles of the locals here was something sickening.

his head, telling himself to focus. He couldn't let anger consume him; Slater and Benjamin were

a message," Atlas replied in his usual calm tone. "I sent

gasped, casting Atlas a brief

disbelief. "Miss Penny would be worried sick if you told her

nonchalantly shrugged. "Do you really think that troublesome girl would stay still if you tell her to stay

now entering the woods, just as the man had instructed. Meanwhile, Mark kept

don't tell me Miss Penny is also going there?" Mark asked under his breath, knowing that if Penny went, that also meant Zoren was with her. There

After all, they were supposed to stay on the island for the duration of the trip. It was the same for

his options,

out a bitter laugh. "They were already headed there while we were interrogating that

Bzzt!

then, Atlas heard his phone vibrate in his hand. Checking it, he snapped his eyes up

they're already there," Atlas said casually. "Mint, Penny,

to press the pedal

his breath.

gang member, still trying to recover from his actions, jolted in surprise.

murderous glares.

Atlas'shad made him

shiver-almost giving him

nover