Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 783

Chapter 783: I promised not to meddle.

"Everyone only has the family and the company’s best interest in mind. Do not be upset."

"I’m simply stating something that is upsetting," Zoren corrected indifferently. "Though I hope this is already clear to everyone."

With that, everyone heaved a sigh of relief as Zoren’s mood didn’t continue to dip. At this point, they were already scared of what else might happen. Nothing serious had happened yet, but it felt as if something had, and they needed a different topic.

What a fun dinner this was turning out to be.

Meanwhile, William huffed and lowered his gaze, ignoring Dean’s attempt to steal the spotlight. After all, he couldn’t care less about Dean’s timing in telling Zoren to calm down. They all knew Zoren wasn’t angry enough to need calming. Dean was simply trying to take some credit, as he always did.

’This isn’t going well anymore,’ William thought to himself. ’It’s driving far from what I expected.’

As had been planned, Zoren would’ve met with an "accident" before the family meeting. The only reason William had abandoned that plan was because of Jonathan. That young man had advised him to try a different approach.

So, William followed the suggestion, expecting Jonathan to shake things up at the family meeting with his participation. But it seemed Zoren had already done something to Jonathan. Which meant Jonathan might be dead or in the emergency room, barely hanging on.

As for Zoren’s medical records, William couldn’t bring them up. No matter how closely he observed Zoren, he couldn’t tell if the man was actually blind. If the medical report was true and Zoren was merely bluffing, William could call him out. However, it was too risky now, especially since it was Dean who had provided those medical files.

’And I can’t bring up his wife anymore because he’s already clarified his position,’ William told himself. ’If I mention her again, I’ll only look like I’m stirring trouble.’

Glancing at the black panther, he cleared his throat and frowned. ’He might order that vicious pet to bite my leg, just like he did to others.’

Now, all of William’s ammunition was gone. There was nothing left for him to use as leverage. All he could do now was ensure he left this dinner alive.

’Damn it!’ he clenched his teeth and silently fumed. ’It’s all that damn Jonathan’s fault for being so complacent. I told him countless times not to trust Zoren’s words or actions. Why did I ever listen to an outsider who knows nothing about the Piersons?’

Bitterness filled William’s heart as he thought of the plans he had let go of because of Jonathan. His confidence in the man was waning, and he was now having second thoughts about letting him into the family.

’He won’t survive in this family if he’s like this!’ he mentally hissed, his eyes catching sight of a figure seated several chairs away. Slowly, he raised his head, his gaze landing on the meek Belle.

"Tch." William snorted, finally finding the perfect person to vent his frustration on. "Belle, now that I see you, I realize I haven’t received a greeting from you."