Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 1720

Chapter 1720: Anyway, should we start?

"I know where Nathalie was."

Silence quickly followed Zoren’s remark, and everyone knit their brows at him. Penny, especially, turned to him with a flicker of surprise. The couple had already talked about this before they met with everyone for the meeting—but this, he hadn’t told her.

"Renren," she whispered, holding his hand.

Zoren sighed faintly as he met his wife’s eyes. "I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier."

"But like I said, I think... everyone should stay out of it," he added. "Especially since they already crossed the Bennet Family off their list. There’s no reason for you to get back on their radar. The Piersons, on the other hand, are still deeply involved in this case."

"As the head of the family..." he trailed off, the corners of his eyes sharpening. "I have an obligation to put everything in place."

Again, silence fell as everyone kept their eyes on Zoren.

"If anything, Jonathan already sent out a hit on Nina. So, it’s better if Second Brother focuses on that," he continued, giving Hugo and Slater a glance. He didn’t mention Slater by name since Charles was listening in—and that was likely the reason Slater had remained quiet despite clearly wanting to say something.

"Then, Dad should focus on Chairman Bennet and Stephen. For some reason, they’re still using Stephen. It might not implicate the Bennet Family if he gets caught since they’re only using him as a pawn. They’ll dispose of him when they no longer need him," Zoren said. "Still, it’s best if we seal off any cracks they could slither through and drag the Bennet Family back in."

Zoren drew a deep breath as other thoughts crossed his mind. "As for me... I’ll coordinate with Mint regarding Nathalie. After all, she can arrange a meeting with Interpol. We’ll need their help to deal with an organization of this scale."

"I think that’s what’s best for everyone." He looked up at the room, studying the expressions on their faces.

"Renren," Penny whispered again after a few seconds of quiet. "I’m a Pierson too, you know? And since it’s your business, it’s my business too. You’re the head of the family... and I’m your wife."

"Penny—"

"And Penny’s business is mine," Atlas said in his usual flat tone, though a sharp glint lit up his eyes. "You may still carry the Pierson family name, but don’t forget you’re also part of the Bennet Family. And I don’t recall you marrying someone older than me."

He casually pointed a finger at Zoren. "You’re the little brother."

"First Brother is right. How can you say that to your big brothers?" Hugo nodded, looking at Zoren with mild disappointment. "Even if Mint can coordinate with Interpol, do you really think I can’t do the same? They’ll reach out to us anyway. A syndicate this large will require multi-departmental collaboration to apprehend."

Slater nodded quietly, while Zoren raised his brows slightly.

"Listen to your brothers, Zoren," Charles breathed over the call, his tone solemn. "If we’re staying out of this, then so should you. But if you are going to step in, then expect chaperones. I, for one, won’t allow you to throw yourself into danger alone."

"I’m not letting my children go to war on their own," he added.

At that, Hugo blinked and glanced down at the phone on the table. Just as he pointed at himself and opened his mouth—

"Hugo doesn’t count. I don’t know him," Charles said dryly.