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

Chapter 1776: Zoren, she’s here!

Over an hour later...

A chopper descended on top of a hill where it was safe to land. Dust filled the air, but the men already stationed in the area quickly approached the aircraft.

Zoren stepped out first, followed by Atlas.

Mark was the first to greet them with a slight bow. "I’ve already sent men to scout the area and check the next island," he reported—they had arrived just minutes before them.

Zoren nodded silently and headed straight into the tent his men had set up as their temporary base. The next island was only a few minutes away by chopper, or about half an hour by boat. So none of them had experienced any delays.

Inside the tent, Zoren and Atlas found several men already working on their portable devices, tracking signals, and gathering intel.

"Where is she now?" Atlas asked, standing behind a row of men hunched over heavy-duty equipment.

While Zoren and Atlas tried to gather information on Penny’s location—and their reinforcements—Angel stood by the entrance, casting a sidelong glance at Mark.

"That was fast," Angel muttered. "I thought we were quick, but I didn’t expect you to beat us here."

Mark kept his expression neutral, saying nothing as he met Angel’s eyes.

"I’m sorry that—"

Before he could finish, Angel clapped a hand on his shoulder with a loud pat. "Enough of that. She’s safe. That’s all that matters."

Still, Mark didn’t feel at ease. He was supposed to be with Penny at all times. Even if she kept sending him off on errands, he shouldn’t have let himself grow complacent. After all, Angel had never left Zoren’s side.

"You did your best," Angel said, turning toward the tent. "Maybe if something had happened to her, I’d kill you. But she’s fine—it’s Penny. She doesn’t go down that easily."

Mark glanced at Angel but didn’t speak. He just stood behind him, rifle in hand, scanning the sky.

get here so fast?" Angel asked.

shrugged. "We didn’t

taken to the skies before Zoren and Atlas left Anteca. It was

off as he spotted another aircraft in the

Mark replied after a moment. "It’s...

Angel began, but he stopped once he saw someone waving from the open door of the chopper.

rifles as the aircraft descended, approaching with caution. Once it landed, Mint stepped out,

said, striding forward without hesitation, completely unfazed by the rifles

men didn’t lower their weapons until more people exited the aircraft. No one aimed at Hugo, who quietly made his way toward the tent

put down the damn toys,"

once we’re sure you’re not a threat," a member of

What they were checking

approached. Everyone looked up. Just like before, the new arrivals were checked thoroughly—except for

as he marched

Mark raised a hand to

shifted to Charles, then to the soldiers accompanying

they all wondered. ’Didn’t know he was

for any clearance,

room filled with people. His daughter was nowhere in sight. "Where is

technician and scanning coordinates. "That’s strange. She should’ve arrived

double-checked the data and nodded in concern. Charles marched

close," he muttered, running a hand down his face as he exhaled. "She’s

tried calling, but the phone she was using has been

chest tightening. He looked

outside," he said, then turned and exited

silently followed his father out. Mint,

the formation," she said. "I’ll instruct my men to land somewhere else to avoid drawing

watched her leave. Then he