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

Chapter 1727: The real son

"So what I’m saying is... Jonathan might not be the real son of the fake Naylani."

Everyone turned to Mint with furrowed brows. They all knew that she and Hugo had spent the night reviewing the clues from Jonathan’s wall. Even though Zoren’s "investigation" was already packed with overwhelming information, digging into Jonathan’s personal history couldn’t hurt.

They were convinced there were things even Zoren didn’t know.

At least, that’s what Mint believed.

As for Hugo, who had been with her the entire night, his concern was different: Zoren’s data came entirely from the first timeline—not just from his investigation, as he claimed. And Jonathan... Jonathan had returned in this lifetime with his memories intact. He might have changed a thing or two. Or more. So, they couldn’t fully rely on Zoren’s memories alone because changes would’ve happened.

That’s why they had to be cautious.

And so, after a sleepless night fueled by excessive coffee and sweets, Mint and Hugo came to a conclusion.

"What does that mean?" Dean was the first to ask, pointing at Zoren. "This guy made it clear last night that Jonathan is the fake Naylani’s son. And considering he infiltrated the Pierson Family, claiming to be his brother, it’s obvious that he knew he was Naylani’s son. He might not know the Naylani is fake, but his interest in the Pierson Family and that wall he had given away his plans to take over."

Mint nodded. "True. And I’m not saying that’s wrong. Zoren had every reason to believe that—because Jonathan was meant to be her son."

"Meant to be...?" Atlas echoed, catching the phrasing and tilting his head. "Are you saying...?"

"Mint and I have been thinking about it all night," Hugo said, leaning on the back of the couch where Penny and Zoren sat. "It wouldn’t be surprising if the fake Naylani got cocky, thinking Nathalie needed her—and struck some deal. People like that, when given a little bit of power, tend to get overwhelmed with greed and not reason."

"But also, let’s not forget Nathalie killed her own sisters without blinking," he added in a grim tone. "She’s not the type to take threats lightly."

you mention it... yeah. It’s strange that she’d just grant the impostor’s wish like that. Not when her

silence fell

all eyes returned to Mint as she

and I don’t know how Jonathan found out or why—but if he did, it would explain that wall." She pointed to

he asked for in return is unclear. Maybe he wanted the Zorken Family’s help to take over the Pierson Corporation. After all, as

Piersons are powerful," she continued. "They’ve got booming subsidiaries across almost every industry. And their resources are limitless. Allying with them would be smarter than siding with any

influence

Jonathan Pierson doesn’t intend to honor the deal," Haines said, watching as Mint and Hugo

seems Nathalie already sensed that," she added. "There’s already been an attempt on Jonathan’s life. Thankfully, Penny was with him

turned to his daughter with a frown.

muttered under

why Jonathan didn’t retaliate after that," Mint said, "but what we do know is that he might

ward," Zoren stated.

rubbed his chin, deep in thought. "If Jonathan isn’t the

think I know,"

Everyone turned to her.

and I don’t have solid proof

eyebrow and side-eyed his wife. He remembered something they had discovered from the orphanage—a

in

long history