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 in danger. "By the way, we have to tell Penny to stay put. Maybe she could call for

Atlas replied in his usual calm tone. "I sent her the location where

Hugo and even Mark gasped, casting Atlas a

you do that?" Mark asked in disbelief. "Miss Penny would

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

Hugo speechless. The latter set his eyes back on the road, now entering the woods, just as the man

Atlas, 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 was no way in hell Zoren would leave Penny

After all, they were supposed to stay on the island for the duration of the trip. It was the same for Zoren. They had said that

before Mark could start considering his options, Atlas's remark made

Atlas let out a bitter laugh. "They were already headed there while

Bzzt!

hand. Checking it, he snapped his eyes up and looked back at Mark, waving

Atlas said casually. "Mint, Penny, and Zoren are already

the pedal harder. Mark, on the other

closest route!" Mark roared under his breath.

recover from his actions, jolted

murderous

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shiver-almost giving him

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