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.

he thought to himself, gripping the railing tightly. 'Otherwise, everything in Anteca will fall apart. We have other problems to resolve,

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[Syndicate's Base]

charge of the facility greeted Zoren and Penny as they entered his office. His mouth stretched wide into a smile, matching the openness of his arms. "Welcome,

and long trousers. She glanced over her shoulder before feeling a tug on her hand,

seat," the man offered as they settled down. He sat on the only new furniture in the office, a wing chair, still wearing a wide smile. "Get the owner of the castle and his beautiful companion some drinks. I don't have tea or anything fancy. Would

"Anything is fine. Thank

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

'What a stunning lady.'

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

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

eyesight." "Mister..." The man laughed, running his tongue across his inner cheek. "It seems you're forgetting

tone remained calm, his eyes sharp and unmoving. "And I'd still get out of here unscathed, regardless.

filled the 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

overprotective of me.

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

"My name's

then tilted

parents were a bit confused about his gender when he was born because they were expecting a girl. So they had to improvise on

to his wife. 'Didn't we

if this man wants

her smile, knowing she had messed