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

Chapter 1741: It’s not another problem—it’s a condition

Penny discussed further details with Yugi and Wild regarding some matters that had occurred while she was gone. After all, this was the first time Penny was stepping away from the Prime Group’s affairs in a long while. Yet she showed no shred of hesitation—this wasn’t just about her husband.

This was also about Penny herself.

About the Penelope Bennet, who had been imprisoned and executed unjustly.

This was her closure.

Once Wild and Yugi left, Penny remained with Zoren, Mint, and Hugo.

They glanced at the door before exchanging looks.

"So, here’s the plan," Mint began immediately, placing a folder on the table. "Hugo and I went over the idea of letting everyone in on the plan. Obviously, everyone agreed — after a long morning of arguing, of course."

She rolled her eyes, recalling the debate that had dragged her mental state through the gutter... only to be revived afterward.

"I instructed them on the skeletal strategy, just as we discussed," Hugo said, backing her up while Penny and Zoren picked up the folders. "It’s a large-scale operation, practically at war level. But with the rising threat, we convinced them to agree. We were given time, so once we leave this place, Mint and I will be busy on the strategy."

"Even so, we still need something more concrete than what we’ve got now," Mint added, giving Zoren a look. "Hey, you said you went to retrieve the code this morning. How is it?"

"About that." Penny sat straighter, crossing one leg over the other in a relaxed manner. "I don’t think we should make that our first move."

blinked, shifting their attention from

tell me you lied to me earlier? Were you just trying to impress Penny

squarely. "I retrieved the code. But I haven’t mentioned everything about it. One detail is that using the code means taking on a

and Hugo frowned, curiosity deepening in their

and employees. The code is a promise—an agreement made between brothers a long time ago," Zoren explained. "It’s not just tradition; it’s a culture. The head of the secret army and the head of the

letting that

forced to choose an heir if they hadn’t resorted to

Zorken knew the bloodline wasn’t required to uphold the promise. They wanted their own children to lead the family, yes—but the

our problem. We’re not here for the Zorken Family. We’re here for their private army—those who

already suspected Nathalie’s web reached the deepest and highest layers of Anteca. If

only thing we want from the Zorken Family is for them to be behind bars. Especially Nathalie Zorken.

glances before turning their focus

army to anything," Penny explained. "They need the Zorken Family for their own reasons, just like the

person who uses the code must become the head

and Hugo leaned back,

knowingly, "they’ll have to continue the Zorken legacy. Otherwise, things will go south.

if the person who uses the code refuses?" Hugo asked, purely

kill you," Mint answered, leaning forward, resting her arms on her legs. "And maybe everyone around

nodded—her assumption was correct. He knew because he’d used the code once

to live in a secret