Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 462

Chapter 462: Because we’re married, third brother.

Another wave of silence filled the air as Zoren lowered his squinting eyes. He had come here to update the Bennet men on the situation, but it seemed Charles had a lot more to explain. Although this wasn’t what Zoren expected — especially for his first official meeting with his in-laws — he was grateful to have heard it.

Now, he had a better understanding of the situation. It also explained the threat in Penny’s life, relieved that this didn’t involve his family.

’An eye for an eye...’ he thought, fully aware of the implications of that saying. ’If my father-in-law caused another man’s daughter’s death, it would be no surprise if they’re targeting Penny to get back at him.’

Zoren propped his elbow on the armrest, pressing a finger against his temple. But just as he was processing the situation, Atlas’s quiet yet furious voice cut through the air.

"You’ve known all of this all along and didn’t tell me?" Atlas lifted his gaze to his father, eyes filled with disappointment and disbelief. "My younger sister is being targeted, and thank God she’s still alive. Yet, you didn’t tell me? Or at least, you should’ve told Penny."

He then cast a glance at Haines. "Uncle, you knew all along? Who else knows about this? Everyone except Hugo and I? Don’t tell me Slater also knew about this?"

"Your father didn’t know until recently," Haines replied calmly, meeting Atlas’s gaze. "He only found out when I told him about what happened to my leg."

The lines on Atlas’s forehead deepened. "So, I was right?" he scoffed. "That leg... It’s not just a bad leg?"

"No, it’s not just a bad leg," Haines repeated. "I got it from an incident a few years ago."

Since much had already been revealed, Haines gave a simplified version of the incident involving himself and Penny. The expressions on Atlas, Hugo, and Zoren’s faces were indescribable as Haines finished his explanation.

"So, don’t blame your father for not telling you earlier," Haines continued. "Charles didn’t know until recently. Besides, you were all children when it happened. There wasn’t much you could have done."

Atlas clenched his fists, teeth grinding as he struggled to contain his emotions. All this time, he had thought their family was open with one another. Now, it was clear that each of them had been keeping secrets.

Haines had concealed the incident with Penny. Charles had never spoken of his time in service. And Hugo’s "vacation" wasn’t fully a vacation but a mission.

What else were they hiding?

Slater being a super spy — living a double life of a superstar and a spy?

"Did you... at least tell her?" Atlas asked, trying to remain calm. His stern eyes fixed on his father. "Even if you didn’t know until Uncle Haines told you, did you at least tell her about the situation?"

At the end of the day, Penny was the one in danger, and she needed to know.

"I’d be very disappointed if you didn’t," Atlas muttered under his breath. "Because if you haven’t, she might as well live with this guy."

Charles frowned but understood where Atlas was coming from. With a sigh, he glanced at Hugo, then Zoren, before locking eyes with his eldest son again.

"Penny knows."

[Is my connection with the military being questioned, Second Brother?]