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

Chapter 1762: Good work, and goodbye.

Shawn’s original mission was simple: create a new identity in Anteca. And when the time came, he was to infiltrate the Pierson Corporation.

His initial target was Dean Pierson’s department. Close to Zoren Pierson, but far enough not to get his attention.

Until then, Shawn was instructed to live independently and support himself. This way, even if someone checked, they wouldn’t track any anomaly. At least, not on the first try. That’s why he worked a normal job in the big city, always sticking to the same cover story about having a family in the province—a complete lie.

And just like that, he lived in Anteca without raising any suspicion.

But then, the plan changed.

Instead of applying to the Pierson Corporation, Shawn was ordered to infiltrate the Prime Group. And just like when he was told to move to Anteca and start fresh, he followed the order without question.

And then... he saw her.

Penelope Bennet.

She was leaning against the wall in that interview room. Her presence wasn’t loud, but it was impossible to ignore. It didn’t seem like she wanted to be there—more like she was forced into it.

She didn’t say a word, but something about her made Shawn’s gut twist. He had been in Anteca long enough to trust his instincts, and his gut told him to fail this.

He didn’t know why at the time... but he tried to fail.

Unfortunately, Patricia Miller had other plans. She dragged him right back into the spotlight, bragging about things she absolutely shouldn’t have.

Shawn hadn’t even planned to show up for the final interview. But Patricia was persistent. Then came a call from his group, pressing him for results.

So, in the end... he showed up.

And then, the unexpected happened.

On the day of the final interview—when Shawn was actively thinking of how to fail it—Patricia got arrested. And Shawn got dragged in with her.

His plan to sabotage the Prime Group interview and negotiate a switch back to the Pierson Corporation? All of it went down the drain.

Ten years in Anteca, and he ended up in jail.

things spiraled out of his

her actions or try to soften her image. Maybe it was the way she recruited them that kept him coming back the next

So he stayed.

showed up on the

Then the second.

Then the third.

without even noticing... he just kept

had to. Then... it was because

didn’t feel so alone

own quiet way. Hayley was

there was Patricia—annoying, loud, but always bringing food to share, always cheering him on in her own way... even though she had no idea he was lying to

then, there was their

Penny.

him, yet somehow... always the biggest presence in the room. Chin up, back straight—a fearless leader who stood at the front to protect her people, not behind

coddling type. But she was the type to hand Teddy ammo and tell him to go beat his

the wiretap he’d

was the type to scold Patricia for being careless, then tell her to reheat the

would tap Shawn on the shoulder, like she

"Good work."

realize why his gut screamed

feared his

because... he knew he

years on

of

years of being just Shawn

the first time... he

a place where, even temporarily, he forgot he existed for a mission. A place where he wasn’t a tool, a shadow, a

the weight.

A place of equals.

a boss who bragged about her team, even when those she bragged to formed an anti-club

chase perfection or power—just safety... and fair

not feeling any pride after