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

Chapter 1149: Dove and Doreen

At the same time, on the boat heading to Pierson Island, Finn rose from his spot to approach the captain.

"Can we get there a little faster?" Finn asked the person in charge. "We really need to get there quickly."

The captain sighed. "But, sir, we're already at the fastest speed we can go."

"Then how long will it take to get there?"

"About ten to fifteen minutes."

"Fifteen minutes..." Finn shook his head, forcing a smile. "Alright, but if we can get there faster, I'd really appreciate it."

"I'll do my best, sir."

With that, the captain refocused on his duties as Finn walked back a little. Finn's eyes remained on the man, sighing heavily.

Fifteen minutes wasn't that long, but considering the situation, he was growing increasingly worried.

'Of all the times for them to get in trouble...' He clenched his teeth, bitterly swallowing a reality that only a few knew about. While the group tried to enjoy the boat ride, Finn's anxiety continued to grow.

Penny hadn't given him all the details. All he knew were a few keywords: abduction, syndicate, and rescue. Even so, those were enough to raise an alarm. Finn was still grateful that, even though he had briefly given Nina some details, she hadn't panicked. Instead, she was helping him distract everyone.

Finn massaged his forehead as he stayed on the deck. He gripped the railing, glancing at the waters around them. Although he couldn't see anything in the darkness, looking at something else might distract him, even if just for a moment.

thought to himself, gripping the railing tightly. 'Otherwise, everything in Anteca will fall apart.

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[Syndicate's Base]

and Penny as they entered his office. His mouth stretched wide into a smile, matching the openness of

man in the red polo shirt and long trousers. She glanced over her shoulder before feeling

still wearing a wide smile. "Get the owner of the castle and his beautiful companion some drinks. I don't have tea

is fine. Thank

attention to the soldiers by the door, nodding at them. When they left and closed the door, he focused back on the couple. However, instead of eyeing Zoren, his

'What a stunning lady.'

the man as he shifted his attention to him. "She's my wife and the real owner of

sorry. It's just that it's not every day I see someone as stunning as

tongue across his inner cheek. "It seems you're forgetting that you're now in my territory. I let you in kindly because you're the owner of the castle. However,

this room with their guns pointed at me." Zoren's tone

air as the tension reached an all-time high. Zoren and the man in the red polo held each other's gaze, neither of them backing down. Penny,

his words. As you can see, he's a little overprotective of me. So, I hope you understand that we came

the man a kind smile while leaning slightly against Zoren, holding his hand gently. She cast him a reassuring nod, acting so modestly it

again?" Penny suggested. "My name's Paloma, but

tilted

Loreen. His parents were a bit confused about his gender when he was born because they were expecting a girl. So they had to improvise on the spot. It was a pressuring moment... so

his wife. 'Didn't

man wants revenge,

her smile, knowing she