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

Chapter 1466: Atlas the popular

"Your gambling addiction is getting worse, Penny. I'm afraid I'll soon have to start looking into rehab facilities."

Penny's mouth instantly curved downward as Atlas gazed at her with a blank expression.

"I don't think you should be doing that here," he said. "Who would pull something like that in this place?"

Atlas hadn't even been here for three minutes, but he had already spotted several powerful figures in the crowd. It didn't surprise him-this was Prime Group's signature move: showcasing itself with grandeur. Every person present was a potential buyer of their new launch.

Which meant... every one of them was Atlas's competition.

"What do you mean?" Penny frowned. "Everyone's in on it, and no one's complained."

Arching a brow, Atlas scanned the area again. Nearly everyone was holding a glass of wine or champagne. Nothing out of the ordinary—until he overheard Hayley chatting with an old man about a team. From their conversation, it dawned on him: this was how they were placing their bets.

Turning back to Penny, he shook his head mildly. "And you've gotten creative with it too."

"Stop looking at me like that," she clicked her tongue. "Come on. I'll introduce you to some people."

Atlas raised his brows, then shrugged and followed her. They stopped in front of a small group.

"Hello, gentlemen," Penny smoothly joined their conversation, prompting all three middle-aged men to turn toward her. "How's the night going?"

"It's great, Miss Bennet," one of them said warmly. "We were just catching up—it's been a while since the three of us have been in the same place."

"I'm glad this event brought you all together," she said with a smile. "Anyway, I'd like to introduce-"

"Mr. Bennet! How have you been?"

the men noticed Atlas and walked right over, gripping his

nod and his usual professional smile, glancing at the others. "Though it's probably been longer

While they didn't

her brother shooting her a smug look. "Oh, goodness," she scoffed under

didn't stop there. Another group noticed Atlas and quickly came over to greet

"People are

thanks to Mr. Bennet, CEO Pierson can finally focus on

"Still, I'm surprised."

Bennet, we mean no offense. We know Miss Bennet is

more and more people gathered around Atlas, their small group swelled into a

disbelief, staring at the mob surrounding her brother.

Pierson Corporation's reach was

were hardly any industries

now

Operating Officer, his

already-extensive network

efn

managing operations-he was also spearheading multiple

that landed on his desk. No wonder he had time to look up recipes and send her love letters. Then again, ever since Atlas took over, Zoren's health had improved significantly. He could finally do things he hadn't been

muttered, dragging herself away and letting Atlas

she didn't realize

to get their hands on Prime Group's new security system. With Atlas among the bidders, distancing Penny helped give the illusion of neutrality.

walked over to the railing and

minutes left before the final round," she murmured, glancing back at the crowd. "I thought

she didn't worry. If Zoren said he'd come, then he would. Even if he was running late, he would have called