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

Chapter 1558: I don't know who else to ask

Lucky.

Perhaps Hugo was right.

Stephen was, indeed, lucky.

Lucky to survive the abuse of his deadbeat father and be raised by Chairman Bennet, where he had to live a life of luxury and endless opportunities. And even when his son was sent to prison, Charles and his children still protected him from what had seemed like a no-escape situation.

Today, Stephen would've died along with a suicidal man who was willing to take them both. Coincidentally, Hugo had shown up and saved the day. Not only did he rescue Stephen, but he also devised a plan to give both Stephen and the other man a way out.

Following Hugo's plan, Stephen sat in the living area, shivering. But unlike what one might expect, his tremors weren't faked. His body shook uncontrollably as he kept replaying how close he'd come to death.

"Sir Bennet?"

Stephen snapped out of his thoughts, looking up at the detective who had arrived at the scene. After the explosion, the house helpers had immediately called for help. Stephen had already briefed them on what could happen, and so they acted according to the plan he and Hugo had prepared.

"Huh?" Stephen blinked. "What is it again?"

The detective studied the middle-aged man and sighed, understanding his reaction. Anyone would be shaken if their car exploded just minutes after arriving home. Had Stephen idled even for a moment longer, he would've died on the spot.

"Our team is already investigating, but it seems someone deliberately rigged an improvised explosive-"

As the detective continued, his voice grew distant in Stephen's ears.

Stephen just sat on the couch, feeling like everyone around him was moving in a different world. He glanced at the faces-some familiar, some not. Somehow, he felt like a background character, just sitting there, watching everything unfold without being truly present.

several options. One of them aligned perfectly with Hugo's plan: police protection until the investigation was complete. They asked him a few more questions, but didn't push

Stephen dragged himself back to

Hugo lounged on the couch, idly tossing a small tennis ball

thought. I'm still trying to make sense of everything, and he's just there...

be

Uncle?" Hugo glanced over.

door quietly behind him. "A few of them stayed. They said they'd be around for a while. They also advised me to hire some bodyguards." "You

exhaled, catching his breath as he sat. "Don't

"Hmm?"

you not

to the gut. It wasn't untrue. The Bennets- Charles's family-were united. But the extended clan was a different story. Stephen had always seen Charles as competition,

out to Charles-unable to go through with poisoning Chairman Bennet. To Stephen, the chairman had been the only parent he ever

just to Hugo, but also Charles, Atlas,

raised an eyebrow. "Uncle, why are you

Stephen didn't reply. freewebnovel.com

eyes fixed on his uncle. "And I might not share his sentiments, but if my father calls you family, then you are family. We-his children-might not worship you, but we'd never

himself to his feet. "I'll still be around, Uncle. So if they drop a name, let

the table and take a huge

and it might be shameful of me to ask for more, but...

brow arching as he turned his

was still receiving it, all in the name of family. But this time, he wasn't asking for himself He wasn't thinking of Cassandra, caught in a storm of scandab No, he was thinking of the young

Whether she was chasing an illusion or fighting for something

out.

Kiara. Will you help her?" Stephen asked softly.