Chapter 1621: Peace, at last.

If "horrible" was an understatement, just how atrocious was the incident?

Zoren's thoughts circled that word, refusing to let his imagination run wild- because the moment he did, he wouldn't know what to do. Yet even with his imagination restrained, his body began to tremble like never before.

How bad was it?

Seated quietly in his study, his face darkened. His eyes remained fixed on the folder before him—a folder he had requested after hearing Finn's remarks during their brief conversation.

He could've just asked Penny or gone through her things, but Zoren didn't believe she would leave something like that lying around-especially not if she didn't want anyone else, himself included, to see it.

"Whatever it is..." he murmured, his dark eyes swirling as he reached toward the folder.

Buzz!

His hand froze just as his fingertips brushed the smooth surface of the folder. Shifting his eyes toward the phone, his brows rose. He redirected his hand and checked the screen.

Penny.

Another deep exhale left him, but it did nothing to ease the pressure on his chest.

Zoren cleared his throat and forced a miserable smile. His gentle, low baritone came through:

"Yes?"

"Heya, Renren! I'm heading to Pierson Corporation. Want me to grab something on the way?" Penny's voice was jolly-brighter than usual. Considering last night's breakthrough, it wasn't surprising.

"Also, Mint's being discharged today. I plan to visit her. Want to come with me?" Zoren's gaze softened as he listened in silence. "I'm not at the company."

immediate. "Did you have an emergency meeting? I checked your

said. "Just got home... planning to take Renny and

"Oh..."

at the folder before adding, "Though I believe Benjamin is going to pick up

exactly why I'm going-Mint's afraid that'll happen

or maybe just at the fact that Mint was already scheming before even being discharged or fully healed. "Shall we

she hummed. "Wait for me in the parking lot. I'll stop by the penthouse first -need to make sure my Second Brother hasn't trashed the

"All right. See you."

"Mhm. Bye-bye~!"

Clack.

disconnected, the smile faded from his

he sighed deeply, pressing a hand

without a proper state of

maybe it was the idea of violating his wife's privacy- that made him hesitate. But Zoren knew he couldn't approach this recklessly... even if, in the end, his actions would likely be the

[PRIME GROUP: CEO's Department]

lives are back to normal," Hayley mused, glancing at their now- empty "gift corner." Her lips stretched in satisfaction as

of the most iconic luxury brands-Teddy,

one of

didn't even know this father! And a luxury sports car?

cars to Yugi, who promised

Peace, at last.

relief, casting a grateful glance toward the office

that entrance with dread. But as they turned, they spotted Penny walking

Hayley murmured, tilting her head. "I wonder how she finishes her work

tracking Penny

Teddy, catching their line of sight, turned toward the entrance where Penny had gone, a similar curiosity

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