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. She knew too little about the place and couldn't afford to

when she saw some people walking through the yard. She paused, narrowed her eyes,

tongue to stop herself from yelling and confronting the couple. 'Was my instruction not clear enough for those

listen to her. She saw the reluctance in Penny's eyes and how Zoren studied his wife. It looked like no matter what, Zoren wouldn't say no to

being led inside without any trace of caution. 'That's Penelope Bennet and Zoren Pierson. I'm sure they have

have been better if she had gone with them? In that

out, collecting herself. "They can buy me

it for long. If Zoren and Penny had decided to reveal themselves and entered like this, she

She didn't know much about

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

her eyes as she watched the

was sweeping them with a large broom and a big improvised dustpan made from a can. They were tossing

that up now!"

money glanced up at the person yelling but sighed and continued working. Mint,

neck, now noticing the armed men with the person who had yelled.

easily pieced together the situation. The armed men were part of the syndicate, and those without

former-those men

money. The armed men approached them, ordering the unarmed workers to drop their cleaning tools. They checked the workers to see if they had pocketed any bills. After the brief inspection, the leader nodded

the wagon. The armed men followed closely

to herself. "At first, I thought it was a cartel. After all, even the townspeople aren't