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

Chapter 1229: Dean's little kitten

[PIERSON CORPORATION]

"So, how's your time in Director Dean's department?" William asked as they neared their floor. "Is he giving you a hard time?"

Jonathan responded with a meek smile. "He gives me plenty of work, but since it's just a training phase, I don't mind. Besides, it's time to prove that I'm more than capable." — And that he wasn't just meant to be stuck in Dean's office.

"Good, good!" William laughed.

"How about you, Uncle?" Jonathan returned. "I heard you've been working closely with the new COO. I've heard a lot about him in a work setting, but I don't think he'd cross the line and forget seniority."

William's smile faltered slightly, and his lackeys cleared their throats.

"Of course not!" one of the lackeys quickly interjected. "Atlas Bennet might try, but even with his position, he still has to work hard to earn Director William's approval!"

"Atlas Bennet puts on a strong front, but when it's just him and Director William, he surprisingly knows how to show respect."

"Besides, why would he have any reason to challenge Director William when the director has proven himself time and time again?"

Jonathan studied their reactions, his face twitching slightly. They all said that, but their words reeked of forced assurance.

So, he wasn't the only one suffering under Atlas, huh?

Jonathan might not fully understand it yet, but Atlas was a man of his word. When Atlas was appointed Chief Operating Officer, he had made it clear-he would be watching William's every step, every breath, everything.

And the moment Atlas officially entered Pierson Corporation as its new COO, he wasted no time setting his sights on William's department. He watched the man like a hawk, or like a lover not wanting him out of his sight.

"Ahem!" William cleared his throat, shaking off the sudden tension in the elevator. "Let's not talk about him and ruin our moods. Atlas Bennet and Zoren Pierson aren't here, so let's act as if they don't exist."

Live in the moment, where that diabolical pair didn't exist.

nodded in agreement, silently suppressing their grievances. William was right. Since Atlas and Zoren weren't around, why waste time talking about them? They might as well enjoy their

DING!

was the first to step out. Moving aside, he motioned politely. Nodding in satisfaction, William walked ahead,

how it should be,

was the one who had to lower his head. He never did that with Atlas, though. Atlas didn't care, but he certainly wouldn't lower his head

annoyance. 'I should act while those two are away. I'm sure

his eyes as the

a mistake leaving at the same time and leaving

Atlas in a difficult position. He might not be able to take down Zoren just yet, but Atlas was still new. His five-day absence could be turned into a

William decided. 'And Jonathan will help

current position was miserable under Dean's supervision, once his training phase ended, he'd be working closely with Atlas.

This was their chance.

Or so they thought.

William's office, the group halted at the

"Good morning!"

smile. The office was filled with the rich aroma of coffee-understandable,

in an instant, replaced by

you doing

still grinning. "Your coffee has always been top-grade, Uncle." Rising from the chair, he took a sip before strolling away from the desk. "Mike your coffee, so I made one for myself. Don't worry, I'm not here to stay. Just needed my coffee... like I do

his lackeys

boundaries?" one of the lackeys piped up. "How could you

in. "Why not ask your assistant

assistant is great at a lot

smirk widened. "Uncle, don't tell me you're going to scold me over

"Trivial?" William's voice hardened.

Dean, you understand

one's

oran important document was damaged, it could be disastrous for