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

Chapter 1142

Chapter 1142: Not in a million years

Zoren, Mint, and Penny looked around at their surroundings, full of tall grasses and trees. The main clearing, where the gates stood, guarded a huge compound inside. And here they were, on their bicycles, as if they had lost their way.

But alas, that wasn't the case.

This was their destination.

That building.

The place where Slater and Benjamin were possibly taken.

"This is as far as we can go with these bikes," Mint said quietly, casting a look at the couple. "And this is as far as the two of you can go. It's dangerous there, and I can't let you get any closer."

Mint felt her pockets out of habit. Much to her dismay, she realized she was still wearing that high-collared dress.

"Damn it!" she muttered through gritted teeth, unbuttoning her collar. "No wonder I felt like I was being choked."

She then snapped her attention to the couple. "I need you to go back and make a call. I forgot my bag, and my phone was in it. I'll need a backup." Her eyes glinted sharply as she darted them between Penny and Zoren. "You guys can do that, can't you?"

breathed. "I'm not going

a knowing tone. "Look, you might be courageous, but this place is no place

becoming a problem. "I can't let you in." Since the nice talk wasn't working, she decided to adopt a more serious and intimidating tone. "Penelope Bennet,

can't just barge through that gate. Unless you can't

and Zoren

need to save two people." Mint nodded at them. "If you go in and something terrible happens, it might put Slater, Benjamin, and possibly my life in more danger. Do you understand what I'm saying? The

gripped the bike's handle while listening to Mint's reasoning. No matter how displeased she was, Mint was right. Even though Penny was confident in her skills,

Zoren broke his

yeah... but I lost reception when I got closer to

before shooting Mint a look. "I agree with Mint. It's going to be a lot more complicated if we go in with

heaved a sigh of

find reception," Zoren said sternly.

years - not when

pedaled back the way they came, Mint stayed where she was, her eyes on them.

setting her eyes

moving her bike to a nearby tree. Leaving it there, she quietly approached the gates. One of the most challenging things wasn't just getting into

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