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[Be Mansion]
“Sir As?” Butler Jen paused in the living area when he saw As seated on the couch alone.
As lifted his eyes to Butler Jen, noticing that the butler <b>was </b>already in his pajamas, wearing a strange nightcap on his head. Out of courtesy, he didn’t ask about it, knowing Butler Jen’s <b>hair </b>had been thinning, his scalp visible even from a distance.
“Did Penny say she woulde <b>home</b>?” As asked calmly. “She told me she’d be home a littleter, but it’s already…”
As trailed off as he nced at his wristwatch. “It’s already two in the morning. No word from
her.”
“Ahh…” Butler Jen nodded. He nced at the closed entrance, furrowing his brows. “Well.”
“Do you think something happened to her?” As wondered.
“First Young Master, that’s a bit much. Something probably came up. She’s been busy the past few days, Butler Jen replied with a dryugh. “Why don’t you rest first, First Young Master? I can wait for Miss Penny.”
As shook his head. “Thank you, but you’re also tired, Butler Jen. I’ll wait for her toe.”
“But, Young Master As, what if Miss Penelope already slept somewhere?”
“<b>And </b>where would that be?”
“In… in <b>a </b>hotel?”
“The mansion isn’t that far, and if she did, she would’ve told us.”
concerned as well. Not that he believed
Butler Jen pursed his lips worriedly. Now, he was something had happened to her, but this was out of character for Penny. If she couldn’t make it home<b>, </b>she would’ve made a short call or informed someone in the house.
Penny didn’t like worrying her family, after all.
As the silence settled between the two, they heard a car engine outside. Both of them turned toward the entrance, waiting for someone toe in.
“I’ll get the door, Butler Jen said, hurrying to the entrance. As soon as he opened the door, the person outside flinched in surprise.
“Butler Jen?” ter gasped mildly, cing a hand on his chest. “Goodness, Butler Jen, it’s already past midnight. Don’t tell me you got up to open the door for me?”
ter’s eyes softened, touched by his quick assumption. “Butler Jen, you didn’t have to do that. I’m a big guy now, though I know you’re too fond of me.”
“Young Master ter, Butler Jen smiled before looking back at As. The second his As’s, thetter shook his head and leaned back.
s eyes met
“I’m going to call her sasin <b>hut </b>if che <b>doren’t </b>anewer I’m calling <b>the </b>nolice” As vaid renally
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taking out his phone.
It wasn’t like Penny <b>had </b>a curfew. She was old enough to stay out and capable enough to run her ownpany. Even so, as her big brothers, they were worried because she hadn’t told them she wouldn’t being home.
While As tried to reach her phone, ter furrowed his brows.
“Butler Jen, what’s going on?” he asked as he cautiously stepped into the mansion.
Butler Jen sighed and smiled. “Miss Penny isn’t home yet, and Young Master As is worried since she didn’t say anything”
“Oh…” ter furrowed his brows before joining his brother in the living area.
If As was worried, ter knew he had to assist. Their sister had just recentlye home. As wouldn’t be concerned if there wasn’t a reason to be. Now, the three of them stayed in the living area, waiting for Penny, until Hugo’s figure appeared on the staircase.
“What’s going on here?” Hugo asked as he walked down the stairs slowly.
As didn’t pay him any attention, while ter and Butler Jen gazed in his direction. This time, ter summarized the situation.
“Oh.” Hugo stopped near them. “No wonder Chunchun is still in my room.”
“We’re calling her now,” ter said. “First Brother said if she doesn’t pick up in another few minutes, we’ll call the police.”
Hugo furrowed his brows, nodding in understanding. “No need to call the police. Is her phone ringing?”
“Yes,” Butler Jen quickly answered.
“I’ll call a friend of mine to track its location, Hugo said as he sat beside ter and, across from As, originally headed for a ss of water.
ter worriedly stared at his older brother while Hugo’s expression remained stern. Butler Jen, still standing nearby, darted his eyes between the three of them.
<i>‘</i><i>Please</i>, Miss Penny! Answer <i>the </i><i>phone </i><i>if </i>you’re safe<i>!</i><i>” </i>Butler Jen prayed fervently. <i>If </i><i>you </i>don’t, I’m <i>afraid </i><i>your </i><i>brothers </i><i>will </i>turn <i>Anteca </i><i>upside </i>down just to find out <i>where </i>you are!”
Butler Jen’s hands began to sweat and turn cold with nerves. He didn’t know what worried him more: the fact that Penny wasn’t answering, or the way the Be brothers‘ moods continued
to plummet.
<i>Ring</i>… <i>Ring</i>… <i>Ring</i>…
A glint flickered across As’s eyes while Hugo bore a sharp look, both appearing ready to use. whatever power they held to rescue their sister if necessary. ter, on the other hand, carried a mix of worry and resolve. If his brothers made a move, he would join them without hesitation.
The three of them had built their careers and established significantworks. If they joined forces, they could find her quickly… and perhaps rescue her if needed.
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“One more,” As said as he ended the call and quickly redialed Penny’s number. “If she doesn’t answer, Hugo, call your friend and track her down.”
Hugo nodded. “I know.”
“Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help. I can call some of my friends to check the bars, clubs, and other ces around the city” ter proposed, and As nodded in satisfaction.
“We’ll make a move <b>it </b>
in agreement.
she doesn’t answer this <b>time</b>,” As said sternly, and the other two nodded ? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.
The three of them listened to the phone ring, as As had put it on speaker. Each ring darkened their expressions further, their eyes growing sharper, and their aura bing more suffocating.
<i>Ring</i>… Ring…
Just when they thought the ringing would end, the line suddenly connected. However, when As opened his mouth to speak, a man’s voice was heard from the other side of the line.
“Hello?”
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