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

Chapter 1720: Anyway, should we start?

"I know where Nathalie was."

Silence quickly followed Zoren's remark, and everyone knit their brows at him. Penny, especially, turned to him with a flicker of surprise. The couple had already talked about this before they met with everyone for the meeting-but this, he hadn't told her.

"Renren," she whispered, holding his hand.

Zoren sighed faintly as he met his wife's eyes. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier."

"But like I said, I think... everyone should stay out of it," he added. "Especially since they already crossed the Bennet Family off their list. There's no reason for you to get back on their radar. The Piersons, on the other hand, are still deeply involved in this case."

"As the head of the family..." he trailed off, the corners of his eyes sharpening. "I have an obligation to put everything in place."

Again, silence fell as everyone kept their eyes on Zoren.

"If anything, Jonathan already sent out a hit on Nina. So, it's better if Second Brother focuses on that," he continued, giving Hugo and Slater a glance. He didn't mention Slater by name since Charles was listening in—and that was likely the reason Slater had remained quiet despite clearly wanting to say something.

"Then, Dad should focus on Chairman Bennet and Stephen. For some reason, they're still using Stephen. It might not implicate the Bennet Family if he gets caught since they're only using him as a pawn. They'll dispose of him when they no longer need him," Zoren said. "Still, it's best if we seal off any cracks they could slither through and drag the Bennet Family back in."

Zoren drew a deep breath as other thoughts crossed his mind. "As for me... I'll coordinate with Mint regarding Nathalie. After all, she can arrange a meeting with Interpol. We'll need their help to deal with an organization of this scale."

"I think that's what's best for everyone." He looked up at the room, studying the expressions on their faces.

seconds of quiet. "I'm a Pierson too, you know? And since it's your business, it's my business too. You're the head

"Penny-"

sharp glint lit up his eyes. "You may still carry the Pierson family name, but don't forget you're also part of the

pointed a finger at

How can you say that to your big brothers?" Hugo nodded, looking at Zoren with mild disappointment. "Even if Mint can coordinate with

Zoren raised his brows

brothers, Zoren," Charles breathed over the call, his tone solemn. "If we're staying out of this, then so should you. But if you are going to step in, then expect chaperones. I, for one, won't allow you

go to war on their own,"

glanced down at the phone on the table. Just as

I don't know him,"

aren't you being a little

father and your brothers. This war... it's not just yours to face. We're family-and that means this is our burden

and nodded, squeezing her husband's arm. "It's not

he looked around the room. All of them wore

that moment, nothing he said

couldn't help but smile subtly. His gaze lingered on Zoren's side profile, and he nearly chuckled to himself as a

Zoren had been

what information could be known. No one dared question him, no one could bend his will. But now... Finn didn't think Zoren could keep being that stubborn not when faced with people who

not end up the way we did before,' Finn

knowing there were people willing to carry the

feel less crushing

it made the burden more