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.

the time Atlas

Atlas scoffed, staring at the empty space. "Guess that

SLAM!

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

are you alright?" he asked with concern. "Did you see someone? Was there a threat

as he glanced out Zoren's window,

said blankly, his voice tight. "And

confusion, but he signaled the driver, who started

you... say something about Sir

didn't answer-but he didn't need

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

have to ask Penny if shielding you from Sir Atlas is part of my job

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

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

nodded. "I'll give him

wasn't the one driving, as Zoren's bodyguard, he needed to remain alert.

calming down. It had been a while since he'd mentioned Atlas's height-he had almost forgotten about it.

again... Atlas always held

cut off my legs, for

his phone and called Finn. He figured it was about

concern-beyond simply putting Nina in danger. It was the level of danger, the

had no idea what

the Correctional

the gates opened, Hugo raised a brow, taking one look at Kiara's face. As expected, her eyes were swollen. She looked like she'd

no progress?" he asked as she approached, lightly tapping her shoulder. "That's fine. People can

and gently brushed

his nose. "Then why do you look like the world just ended?" Kiara sniffed and wiped her lingering tears with the back of her hand. She tried