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

Chapter 1630: Not when you owe me an entire lifetime to live.

"Who is the person pulling the strings?"

There was no introduction or clarification from Zoren. Classic Zoren. However, both he and Jonathan knew exactly who he was referring to.

He meant the force that had been backing up Jonathan from the shadows. The very people who had given Jonathan the power to get a DNA result that favored him, and the very force that had been giving him all the tools to get things done.

Slowly, Zoren rose to his feet and turned to face the direction where Jonathan stood.

"I'd like to see him... or her, in person," he demanded, his voice growing colder with every syllable. "Tonight."

Jonathan's surprise gradually faded, replaced by a layer of frost. "What makes you think there's anyone else pulling the strings?"

"You've lived two lifetimes, and you still ask me how I know?"

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Jonathan remained silent, but the sharpness in his eyes didn't waver.

Of course, Jonathan knew.

He had always known that Zoren, even if he seemed inactive, was constantly watching from the sidelines—waiting, observing, preparing to strike.

And besides, Jonathan had deliberately made sure Zoren knew there was someone else. He had left enough clues and hints for Zoren to pick up on. Still, this was not the right time for that confrontation.

"Where... are they?" Zoren asked once more, his aura growing darker as the air around him turned even colder. "Do not make me ask again, Jonathan."

Jonathan quietly clenched his hand into a tight fist, his eyes fixed on Zoren. "This is not the right time for you to meet... her."

"That is not my question."

firmer. "You're not stupid enough to believe I've been leaving those

eyes sharpening. "You will die if you

replied coolly, "but not before

brows lifted as he looked down at his body, watching the dots glide across his torso. He didn't need a mirror to know there were

the unfazed Zoren. "Oh, what a sight." He scoffed. "This reminds me... of the great Zoren Pierson from my previous life." Just

to get me

BANG!

the wall. Though it seemed almost impossible, Jonathan knew the bullet had barely missed his temple. Had the shooter adjusted the rifle by even a fraction, his body would already be lying lifeless on the

"You-"

Zoren interjected, his eyes glinting

in

know you

to the

landed-maybe not a killing shot, but certainly

how cruel Zoren could be without a Penelope in

be quelled by a mere apology, what more in the past? Zoren didn't even want to think about what else he had been

he had

first life.

for Penny, this anger would've unleashed

me ask

break in the silence felt like a

next bullet to hit you first?" he added, and his

a threat. It was a promise to

this person, but... I'm warning you. Not everyone who meets

survive-because Jonathan was sure Zoren

me. The phone

eyes dropping to the crumpled pack of cigarettes in his hand and the lighter

smoking after

lips but didn't light it