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

Chapter 1742: Safekeeping

"Of course they have twisted beliefs. Bottom line: who the hell do we put in charge of the Zorken Family so our families don’t get obliterated?"

If they were going after Nathalie, they had to consider the aftermath—assuming the plan succeeded. After all, fighting Nathalie was already dangerous. The thought that another force might come after those responsible for taking her down meant not only their lives were at risk, but also the lives of those close to them.

Even so, choosing an heir for the Zorken Family was a problem in itself.

They needed someone they could trust. An ally. Someone who wouldn’t turn on them even after gaining such power.

"I can’t hold the code because, first, I haven’t married Penny," Mint remarked. "And if I got a hold of that, I’d definitely abduct her so she could marry me. Then we live happily ever after."

Penny’s and Hugo’s expressions twisted as they stared at Mint, who had no qualms about declaring her greed. Zoren, on the other hand, merely glanced at her. He didn’t react, didn’t move, didn’t flinch.

Mint then snapped her eyes to Hugo. "You should use the code. You’re the only person I trust to hold that now."

"I can’t do that," Hugo replied, rubbing his chin. "If I fail the Zorken Family in the economic area, they’ll kill me. Then my family. Then my friends. Including you."

"You’re right." Mint didn’t even take a second to agree. "I don’t think even a financial advisor will help you with that."

So the two of them looked at Penny and Zoren. Those two were good candidates—but that also meant they’d be living within a hidden society. And with how family-oriented this book was, it was doubtful they’d want that.

Zoren still had Old Mrs. Pierson. He could bring her with them, but she loved her home—where the memories of her husband and son remained.

As for Penny, she had a company to run but loved her husband deeply. If he worried about her, she wouldn’t do it. Besides, neither of them would dare to take the other away from family and friends.

Silence settled over them as they all weighed the tricky decision of who could be placed in that seat.

it..." After a long pause,

him,

Mint asked.

waved dismissively. "I’m just thinking... isn’t it possible that Jonathan already

furrowed his

it was possible. After all, Jonathan had been deeply entangled

Hugo added. "It just occurred to me—if he knew about the code and its rules, doesn’t that

it. After a beat, Zoren

Zoren said. "If he knew of the code’s existence, and assuming, he eventually

as Zoren’s half-brother and Enzo’s bastard. In their previous life, Jonathan had been William’s bastard. But

offered William a bigger share in the company just to have Jonathan declared his

just revenge—it was vengeance with a very specific endgame. He was likely after the code, possibly

cruelly. "That bastard’s

quietly, and

the power of the Zorken Family, fall

of that code, they would be at

darkened. The mere thought of it sent dread crawling down

wait," Mint said, tilting her head. "We

Hugo said, trying to reassure them. "You’ve got the

at

have it, we need to move it," Hugo suggested.

it. The other party needs proof," Zoren explained. "Besides,

leader of the private group without getting himself killed was by impressing him. Honestly, it was pure luck. So, in other words, they couldn’t just install a