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

Chapter 1452: And the struggle continues

Just when Teddy, Shawn, and Hayley thought no one else would come, they were wrong. One hour after Slater's arrival and short meltdown, all three of them returned to the CEO's department. This time, Yugi and Wild were with them— though it was clear one of them was just here to watch the drama unfold.

"See? She's not here," Patricia frowned, standing on the side with the other three as these people checked the department. "We're not lying, okay?"

Slater scowled. "Her car is literally in the parking lot."

"She probably used her motorbike," said Teddy, only for Atlas to cut in quickly.

"It's also there," Atlas's sharp eyes landed on Teddy. "It's bold of you to think we didn't check that beforehand."

Teddy kept his mouth shut, his eyes drifting to Patricia. The latter was clearly not happy, frowning for everyone to see. Well, one would be very unhappy with Yugi and Hugo checking every corner of their department. It felt like they were being raided, but Teddy knew that wasn't what Patricia was frowning about.

That frown... was part of the act.

With that, Teddy poked Shawn with his elbow. The latter flinched a little, casting Teddy a look, only to see him raise his brows as if to give him a cue.

"Ahem!" Shawn cleared his throat before he huffed. 'It's alright. I've practiced for the past hour. It's alright.'

Knowing it was part of his job to "protect" his boss, Shawn mustered all his courage to step forward. "Good sirs, with all due respect, this is the CEO's department. I know you all have business to discuss with our boss. However, you are disrupting our work right now."

"We are trying to work here. And even if we're new hires, this is a crucial time for us to prove ourselves to our boss as soon as possible," Hayley added, stepping forward and carefully avoiding Slater's gaze so she could focus on the job at hand. "So, please, if you may, our boss is not here. Do not make us call security."

Teddy and Patricia arched a brow at each other, watching the two stand up against Penny's brothers-even though Yugi and Wild were clearly helping them. Hayley and Shawn were tasked with staying in the office and handling all affairs there. Patricia and Teddy would assist them, but their main role was to accompany Penny wherever she went.

So, this was good practice for them. Even though this practice was extra difficult since they were dealing with the CEO's family.

agreed, shifting his attention to Penny's brothers. "We already checked

Hugo frowned,

there was, I wouldn't have suggested

Penny's brothers especially displeased by this development. They truly had an

car or motorbike, then I guess she

that mean Penny would

Atlas nodded before casting the four a look. "I apologize for the inconvenience. We didn't intend to disrupt

at Atlas with

intent. "If I find out you knew where she was and purposely didn't tell us, count your

Hayley, and even Patricia couldn't help but gulp. They had seen Penny go off on Cassandra, but Atlas

Wild hissed, shaking his head, clearly disappointed at missing out on some drama. "Where in

offering her brothers a smile. "I can drive you

With that, the five men left without further discussion. As they walked away, Yugi

flashed them a wide

him with slight bitterness. Normally, someone would say, "It won't happen again," but Yugi just confirmed the opposite. Meaning, these interruptions were a common occurrence on this floor. Even so, none of them spoke as they quietly watched the group

entrance. Following her with the same agility were the other three,

gosh..." Hayley pulled away, patting her chest. "I didn't know acting was also part of

faint," Shawn mumbled in

other two. Though Teddy remained quiet, he couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. And to think

this idea,

each other like no other... but also sabotage each other. They don't need a

had just saved Penny from whatever doom awaited her. Slowly, all of them turned their eyes toward

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[Prime Group: CEO's Office]

As the noise outside quieted down, she couldn't help