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

Chapter 1147: What in the world is this place?

Penny was reminded of the time she arrived at the Anteca correctional facility. Although she didn't have the cuffs and chains that kept the "fresh meats" in line, and Zoren was with her, she felt a very familiar sensation crawling under her skin.

Following one of the members, she looked around. There were a lot of people; some were armed, while others didn't seem like they belonged to the group. She saw a few women on the balconies, smoking, with their eyes on the two people being led inside. The men, on the other hand, were divided into two groups: those who were obviously "soldiers" because they were carrying arms, and the others who lingered in the open hallway, watching them. The latter group wore worn-out yellow shirts.

It looked like a prison, but quieter. Everyone was eyeing Penny and Zoren, no matter how far they were.

'This place...' Penny's thoughts halted as the person they were following stopped in front of an old emergency exit.

He looked back at the couple before pulling open the door and nodding his head. "After you," he said.

Penny and Zoren exchanged a brief glance before looking inside. What they saw immediately were stairs heading upward. Zoren intuitively held her hand, leading her and making sure she was on his side. Once they were inside, the person who had initially led them followed.

Penny's steps were careful, while Zoren stayed close behind her. Glancing back at her husband, Zoren showed no other emotion-there was no fear, anger, or urgency. He was calm. However, despite the lack of reaction, she could tell what was on his mind.

Just what was this place?

What was this syndicate? What kind of business were they in?

At this point, the couple had a few guesses, but couldn't be exactly sure. All they knew was that this place was utterly strange.

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Meanwhile...

so, she didn't reveal herself, nor did she try to blend in immediately.

along the dark corners of the base, Mint stopped when she saw some people walking through the yard.

in the—!!!' Mint bit her tongue to stop herself from yelling and confronting the couple. 'Was

pinched the bridge of her nose, realizing she was wrong to assume Zoren and Penny would just listen to her. She saw the reluctance in Penny's eyes and

okay!' Mint peeked again, watching the couple being led inside without any trace of caution. 'That's Penelope

tell Mint? Wouldn't it have been better if she had gone with them? In that

collecting herself.

and entered like this, she was certain they

know much about the syndicate since she hadn't conducted a full investigation-she'd only heard

a corner when she heard voices. Leaning against the wall, she peeked around and saw some men

those...' she trailed off, narrowing her eyes as she watched the men sweep

saw bills rolling across the concrete like dried leaves. The man was sweeping them with a large broom and a big improvised dustpan made from a can.

up now!" A loud yell

the person yelling but sighed and

noticing the

worked in different departments of law enforcement before, Mint easily pieced together the situation. The armed men were part of the syndicate, and those without

former-those men were either victims or

up the money. The armed men approached them, ordering the unarmed workers to drop their cleaning

wagon. The armed men followed closely behind. The group

first, I thought it was a cartel. After all, even the townspeople aren't sure of the nature of this group's business. All they