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

Chapter 1706: I would love you to watch everything

It was funny how Zoren was getting a lot of answers while investigating Penny's case. Answers not just about her or the case, but also answers he didn't know he needed.

Because aside from getting a clearer picture of Penny's ongoing trial, Zoren finally understood why his mother had treated him like dirt. It was finally clear to him why Naylani would wish for him to die.

"Why did you turn quiet? Are you scared that I'd do the same thing you asked me to do to others... to your son?"

He watched Naylani's burning expression pale as her eyes dilated even more.

Finally, Zoren squatted down in front of her. He rested his arms on his legs, staring her dead in the eye.

"What?" he asked under his breath, his eyes studying her without even blinking. "You look scared when you were so energetic in landing a hit on me."

He cocked his head lazily to the side. "You don't want to see it? I've slit someone's throat because of you. Have you forgotten? Do you think I won't do it?"

"..." Naylani opened and closed her mouth as her shoulders tensed up.

Seeing her shift in reaction, Zoren was almost amazed by how the mood quickly shifted. One moment, she was shouting and cursing at him. And now, she was panicking quietly, as if she were trying to think of a way to get out of this.

Zoren's eyes drooped as he took a shallow breath. "Naylani... or should I call you by your real name?"

This time, she froze completely. Her shaky eyes didn't dart anywhere else, just at Zoren.

"What?" she blurted out under her breath.

Zoren smirked, chuckling as he ran his fingers through his sleek hair.

second, she

you talking about, hmm?" she hummed with panic, and unlike her previous tone, it sounded more persuasive. "Why are you talking nonsense again? Didn't you drink

her shaky eyes. Naylani forced a twitchy smile, her

you think this will work?" he asked, his voice quiet but unforgiving.

"Renren-"

hands

was just upset because you locked me in here! That old hag-it's your grandmother's fault! She was just twisting the narrative and saying I

wrong, okay? I am wrong!" She slapped her chest as she nodded at him. "It's Mom's fault, so don't get angry anymore,

rolled back into her throat as Zoren shoved her hand away from his arm. He didn't exert much effort, but Naylani

bit her tongue

lifted her eyes and met him, who was already towering over her. His eyes were still cold, distant, and

not dwelling on her begging, which he used to fall for and soften him in the past. "Did she tell you that you

quivered as her eyes widened even more. She didn't answer, but her

did

jaw tightened, wishing he couldn't see this expression that confirmed everything. Because now, everything he had done

way for

to clean up all of the biggest competitors in the

could take it with

how Naylani threw a tantrum when Zoren didn't

of that to please this

woman who never saw him as her son, but rather as an