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

Chapter 1469: Citadel

Citadel.

That was the new security system the Prime Group was planning to launch in a few months. Although it wasn't available yet, the market was already abuzz with interest due to its promising marketing campaign. Citadel was expected to surpass their current system, offering unmatched protection-but it still wasn't perfect.

In other words, it was still a work in progress.

There were ongoing issues the cybersecurity department had been scrambling to resolve as the deadline loomed. They needed it to be flawless. While the team had faith that once operational, Citadel would revolutionize the industry.

But-

"Penny." Yugi grabbed her arm, his brows drawn tight. "You want us to launch Citadel? Right now?"

"Did I say something else?"

"But this is a huge risk," he stressed, just loud enough for others to hear. "In our last test run, we hit a major setback. You were there you saw it yourself. We can't launch it now, especially not with this bug in the system."

Penny exhaled slowly, locking eyes with him. "We have no choice."

"We do."

"Then say them," she challenged, raising a brow. "Maybe we do have other options if we think hard enough. But by then, it might already be too late. I'd rather take this risk—just like I took a huge risk abandoning my research for this company. It's a gamble I'd gladly take any day"

we're currently using? Unlike Citadel, it's proven. It's

same system we're using for this event. Did you forget what the second round is going to be? Like that guy said

paused, then rephrased: "To bomb to hurt us. Not just you and

the cold truth dousing Yugi like a bucket of

isn't something that's going to make Prime Group fall, Yugi," Penny said as she lightly tapped his shoulder. "Pull yourself together and join me outside

Her eyes landed on Teddy and Patricia. She didn't recall asking Patricia to follow, but

steps. The two

away, Yugi watched her go and exhaled deeply. He took another moment to recompose himself before turning back to the team. A little bit of shame crept up his spine because Penny was right. This

completely new devices for it.

their keyboards. One by one, they turned to Yugi and

waiting, get HQ involved. They're already aware of

as Penny stepped out, she glanced over

let him know the situation," she

parted from her to return to the VIP section. Patricia, on the other hand, rushed

Patricia asked, worried.

when you don't even fully

what more do I need to understand when I already know the company work for might collapse? she replied, before biting

at her, her expression twisting in disbelief.

tell her concern was real. Maybe that wasn't such a

yet, Patricia," Penny admitted. "Stick around. I might think

into the main event area. They positioned themselves at the side of the

Team