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

Chapter 1596: Atlas cries?

Meanwhile...

Zoren and Atlas met at one of the construction sites slated to become one of the country's biggest shopping centers. A project under Pierson Development Corporation. After spending the entire morning inspecting the site and discussing business with their partners, Zoren excused himself briefly.

But when he returned, he found Atlas standing in the empty lot next to the unfinished building.

"First Brother?" he called out, his steps slowing as he heard the loud, harsh whirring of a chainsaw.

Atlas pulled the cord as if testing the machine.

"..." Zoren's confusion deepened, and he slowed even more.

He looked around the empty lot. No one else was there. Their bodyguards were already waiting outside the site, and the builders were working up in the structure.

"First Brother, I think that's dangerous," he warned, just as Atlas yanked the cord again.

This time, the chainsaw roared to life.

A glint flickered in Atlas's eyes as he straightened up, gripping the chainsaw firmly so he wouldn't drop it.

"Zoren." His voice was quiet and cold, yet it reached Zoren's ears clearly.

"Yes?"

"Didn't you mention not long ago that I barely reach past your shoulder?" Atlas's gaze slowly dropped to the chainsaw.

Zoren froze. His breath hitched, and his shoulders tensed. His eyes were glued to the running chainsaw, a bead of sweat snaking down his neck.

Slowly, Atlas turned to face him, as though he had just decided to amputate the man. Maybe that would teach Zoren never to bring up height again.

by the time Atlas turned around,

at the empty space.

SLAM!

shut. He glanced over his shoulder, brows furrowing at the sight of Zoren's pale

you see someone? Was there a threat at the

as he glanced out Zoren's window, only

Zoren said blankly, his voice tight. "And

confusion, but he signaled the driver, who started the car at

did you... say something about Sir

didn't answer-but he

be close to Atlas and rarely spoke to him, but after spending years with Penny, he was well aware of

protect you, but please... stay safe," Angel muttered sincerely. "Otherwise, I'll have to ask Penny if shielding you from Sir Atlas is part of my job

leaned against the door. "I'm getting too comfortable with him. I wonder if those rumors about

meeting Zoren's eyes. "Anyway, Sir Benjamin left a message. He said Sir Finn stopped by

give him a call

the one driving, as Zoren's

mentioned Atlas's height-he had almost forgotten about it. Who

then again... Atlas always held

was going to cut off

it was about Penny's proposal and that Finn would

had a different concern-beyond simply putting Nina in danger. It was the level of danger, the kind

had no idea what his

the

at Kiara's face. As expected, her eyes were swollen. She looked like she'd just cried

she approached, lightly tapping

to meet his and gently brushed his hand off her shoulder.

look like the world just ended?" Kiara sniffed and wiped her lingering tears with the back of her hand. She tried to explain, but the moment she