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

Chapter 1751: Gun’s empty

"I need the code."

Penny held her breath, her eyes widening before narrowing in sharp focus. Her gaze shifted from the muzzle to the man holding it.

When someone pointed a gun, they usually trembled, especially if it was their first time. The only ones who didn’t flinch were fools, the oblivious... or the experienced. That meant either Shawn was bluffing, or he was skilled enough to get this far without raising suspicion.

"Please," Shawn breathed out, looking her straight in the eye. "Hand it over and come with me quietly. I don’t want to hurt you."

"Shawn, what’s going on?" Penny calmed herself, moving her hand only to pause when he tipped the gun slightly.

"Keep your hands where I can see them."

Penny stopped and raised her hands. "Tell me. Who put you in this?"

"The code, Miss Penny."

"Did someone threaten you?" she continued with a calculated calm. "Did they tell you that your family is in danger? That they’d hurt you and your family if you don’t do what they say?"

"Miss Penny, there’s no point in asking me this."

"Shawn." Penny looked at him sincerely. "If that is the case, I understand. I will hand the code to you, but I need to know. Why are you doing this?"

Because Penny wanted to believe she wasn’t wrong about the guy. That he was forced to do this, and that he may be just another victim, forced to do what they didn’t want to for the sake of their own family. If that were the case, she would understand him.

But if it wasn’t, then that only meant everything she knew about the guy was nothing but wrong.

hesitation and bitterness, which quickly disappeared after

no point anymore," he said. "I just need the code. I don’t want to hurt you, so please, hand me the code and come

answer, but it was enough

beginning,’ she thought. ’And whoever’s behind him knew how

in another department, but it was ten times harder to get a place in the CEO’s office—or even get close

the person trying to infiltrate her office had prepared this not just for

only question

’Is it Nathalie?’

her teeth, her

whispered, nodding. "I got the code, and I’ll hand it to you. But it’s in

lowered just one hand, eyes on him. "I promise not to do

making her pause mid-motion. Shawn then took a step forward while saying, "Tell me where

her stance frozen. But when he was close, Penny swiftly took the chance to pick up the

at her action, his eyes dilating for a moment as he watched her swiftly unlock the safety pin and pull the trigger. Penny didn’t hesitate, as if she

But then...

CLACK!

gun—no ammo. Penny’s eyes went wide as she moved her gaze to the weapon in her

’Goddamn Yugi!’

However, he didn’t tell her that he had removed the bullets. Had she known, she would’ve put them back

Penny could think further, a round metal object pressed on her forehead. She froze, lifting her

This time, Shawn’s voice was stern, emphasizing each of his words. "Enough. Do not

he said so, he cocked the pistol, letting her know he

here and now," he added