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

Chapter 1614: [For you, always.] [Yours, always.]

"But somehow, yesterday, they discovered she was the same woman who became a casualty during your father's final operation before his discharge."

The lines between Atlas's brows deepened as he processed the details of Butler Jen's concern.

He knew Butler Jen wouldn't come without good reason. But this? This wasn't something Atlas had even considered.

He hadn't expected it at all.

"Uncle Haines had a fiancée... who ghosted him on the day he was planning to propose?" Atlas repeated, seeking clarity as he watched Butler Jen nod. "And after decades, he found out that his ex and the woman who died in my father's last operation are the same person?"

"Yes."

"The same woman whose death nearly destroyed my father?"

Butler Jen paused, then nodded. "Yes."

"What kind of coincidence is that?" Atlas asked, disbelief lacing his voice.

Atlas didn't believe in coincidences. Not really. So this struck him as strange. Of all the people—it had to be her?

He wasn't the only one asking that question.

"How did they find out?" Atlas asked, wondering if this all started with Penny-or if one of his elders had uncovered it during their own investigation.

"It all started with a photo."

"A photo?"

"Yes." Butler Jen huffed. "The Third Young Master had this woman's portrait tucked away among his things. While we were packing to help him move, the photo fell out. Sir Charles saw it. If I'm right, he probably showed it to Sir Haines."

"..." Atlas stayed quiet, already aware of Slater's ties to Homeland Security and his undercover work.

Since Homeland Security had been investigating a lethal drug, he hadn't been surprised Slater had a photo like that. He assumed it was just part of a profile- something cropped from a dossier.

hadn't realized was that Slater didn't get

got it from Old Mrs. Pierson's

father and Sir Haines. They both trust you. I'm sure, if you asked, you

me, Butler Jen,

come home since yesterday. I can't make them talk if I don't even know where one

having a hunch about where Haines might

wave

tea Allen had served him. But even after he left,

against the armrest, letting the steady

still not fully convinced. "Does Penny

crossed his mind, a soft knock pulled him from his reverie. Looking up, he saw Finn poking his

a brow. "I'm

in," Finn replied, keeping his head in the doorway while his feet remained outside. "Just checking

Zoren, he's free," Atlas said.

"I don't bother him. He bothers me. But

that, Finn pulled his head back and closed the door. He just wanted to check on Atlas. If Atlas wasn't in a destructive mood, then Zoren would be safe to approach-which mattered, considering what Einn needed to talk to

vet

his head, pulling his phone from his

pocket to call Penny.

you

tried again. Still

being busy wasn't surprising-but still

know about this," he muttered, staring at his screen. "This could give us more insight into

contacting Slater too.

wasn't surprising either, considering he was busy with shows.

leave me alone-but when I actually need

Meanwhile...

relationship with Charles, Haines

subtle smile played

the

supposed to be his last day. So when Charles didn't show up, Haines had assumed it was deliberate-a petty

bother going