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

Chapter 1232: Did you like it, babe?

[WARNING: THIS Chapter CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT.]

[FLASHBACK]

When Jonathan returned home after a long time, he had a newfound appreciation for his space. Prison had been terrible, especially with Zoren bribing everyone to ensure he received no special treatment. Fortunately, Jonathan had connections -powerful people whose influence stretched far and wide.

With their help, he had managed to secure some small comforts in prison, and now, he was out on bail.

Jumping onto the couch, he closed his eyes and exhaled in relief. "I missed my place," he muttered, savoring the familiar scent of the couch and the quietness of his home.

This was where he belonged.

After a while, Jonathan cracked one eye open and noticed his assistant standing several feet away. "Why are you still here?" he asked irritably. "Is there anything else you need to tell me?"

"Is there anything else you need, sir?" she asked.

"I just want to rest for now." He waved dismissively. "Get out."

"Alright." His assistant bowed her head. "Your new phone is on the table. If you need anything, just call me, sir."

"Mhm." Keeping his eyes shut, Jonathan listened to the sound of her retreating footsteps.

"Wait."

His command made her stop and turn back toward him. "Yes, sir?"

"Zoren doesn't know I got out on bail today, does he?" he asked, peeking at her.

"We locked down any information regarding your release. He might still hear about it... if Hugo Bennet fails to kill him right now."

"Ah," Jonathan smirked, even more reassured now that he was safe at home. "I see. How did that man even survive?"

His assistant remained silent until he shot her a questioning look.

"No one knows, sir. All we know is that he appeared out of nowhere and has been working in the shadows. I suspect he faked his death. Otherwise, how could he have been declared dead and then come back to life?"

"That bastard." Jonathan clicked his tongue. "He's a real thorn in the Bennet brothers' side."

"He will die," the assistant replied, making his brows rise. "Even if he kills Zoren Pierson, Zoren's men will hunt him down."

"Haha. I bet they will." Jonathan laughed and closed his eyes again. "And Atlas Bennet?"

"His whereabouts are still unknown, unfortunately. Our men checked all possible locations where Zoren Pierson could be keeping him. Even the syndicate under Zoren's control near Pierson Island - he's not there."

really knows how to hide people. And Nina?

"I'm sorry."

eyes open, irritation flashing

sent to an asylum. However, security there is extremely tight. I believe

briefly froze, his mouth falling slightly open.

No matter how much he despises her, she's the only parent he has left. Besides, this is the first time

of silence passed before a quiet chuckle escaped him. Jonathan shook his

I need anything. For now, I need to lay low," he said, knowing his arrest had caused

"Yes, sir."

alone in the house. He lay on the couch,

moment, he opened

"I wonder if I'll hear news of your death

him.

the struggle, the betrayals, and the bloodshed, Jonathan was finally free. Completely free. He might even be able to take over what little remained of the Pierson Corporation.

wave of his freedom. But after a while, he pushed himself up and headed to the kitchen. A feast had been prepared for him. Although the food had gone warm, he still devoured

Freedom.

What a beautiful thing.

lives, manipulating people he had still gotten away with it. Sure, he

free.

"Hah... that's delicious," he

his lips

of

ate to his heart's content before moving on to the rest of his plans for the day: eat, shower, then take a well-deserved

meal, he walked into the master

He took his time.

anymore. The water was warm. There was

did he know he

He never was.

only in a robe and using a small

hair, Jonathan

slowed. His eyes drifted toward the figure seated

called, holding his

sat there motionless, her oversized shirt crumpled. Her head

surrounding her was

asked, taking a cautious step back. Something didn't feel right. "I mean, where have you

didn't answer. She just sat there,

was a man-stronger than her. He had trained in

met his.

caught the slow, growing smile on her face, chills ran