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“Hahaha!” Hugo’sughter and ps echoed across the office. “That’s so funny! No wonder Allen looked so nervous, and everyone outside too!”
Allen’s frown deepened as he nced at Hugo, who was doubled over withughter, clutching his stomach.
“That… is… not nice–pfft!” Hugo broke out intoughter again. “You should’ve told Allen! He must’ve felt so embarrassed! Hahaha!”
“Sir Hugo, I feel more embarrassed by how you’reughing at me,” Allen sighed. If it weren’t for Hugo’s uncontrobleughter, Allen might have felt more shocked and relieved rather than embarrassed. Despite his remark, Hugo tried and failed -to stifle hisughter.
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As shook his head at his second brother, then cast a look at Allen. “He can be shameless, but I hope you learned a big lesson today. As my right hand, you should know me better than anyone. I don’t engage in scandalous affairs, nor do I indulge in temporary bliss.”
“Yes, sir.” Allen lowered his head. “I shouldn’t have doubted you. I’ve learned my lesson now!
“First Brother, don’t be too hard on <b>him</b>,” Penny chuckled, watching Allen slowly raise his head. “I’m really sorry about that. I was just being yful, but what my brother said was right. You should know him better than anyone.”
“Yes, Miss Penelope.” Allen lowered his gaze, while Penny offered him a subtle smile.
Even though Allen had thought she was As’s mistress, he hadn’t treated her poorly. In fact, everyone here had remained professional. Penny couldn’t help butpare this experience to the people directly under Zoren Pierson.
<b>“</b>But <i>then </i>again, As’s <i>life </i>was never <i>in </i>danger,‘ she thought, considering the long list of life–and–death situations Zoren had faced over the years. ‘So, <i>I </i><i>really </i>can’t me that vitamin–<i>deficient </i>man <i>for </i><i>going </i><i>the </i>extra mile <i>in </i><i>repelling </i>everyone. <i>They </i><i>also </i><i>kept </i><i>telling </i>me <i>I’m </i><b>not </b>the first one to approach Renren with such intentions.”
Penny could only imagine what Zoren had experienced for his assistant to act like his mother. “Anyway, Hugo, that’s enough, As warned, watching his brother wipe his eyes. “You’re hurting Allen’s pride even more. I think that punishment is enough.”
“I’m not trying to punish <b>him</b><b>…</b>..”
“But I <b>am</b>,” As confessed, snapping his eyes to his assistant. “Now, that’s enough. He’s learned his lesson”
“Fine, fine: Hugo cleared his <b>throat </b>and straightened his back, casting Allen a smile. “Now you know how my brother punishes people. Don’t worry, we’ve all been through it, right, Penny?” “Haha… don’t mention it, Pennyughed awkwardly, recalling how many times As had dragged her into <b>his </b>nonsense <b>as </b><b>a </b>form of revenge.
“I’ve never done anything to Penny, As said, only to earn disbelieving looks from his siblings. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.
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315 As <b>has </b><b>lost </b>its mind!
“When did 1?”
“Should I list it?” Penny blurted out. “First, you told everyone that I was betting on you, and then you dragged me into betting on the basketball team<b>.</b><b>” </b>
As tilted his head. “I thought you loved betting so much, so I was giving you an excuse if Dad and Mom thought you were a gambling addict.
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“… Penny and Hugo were speechless. “That’s your reason?”
“I’m not petty,” As said, a glint flickering in his eyes.
Lies!
Penny, Hugo, and Allen were nearly deceived until the corner of As’s lips curled up briefly. It was a small gesture, but it didn’t escape their sharp, observant eyes.
“Anyway, why are you here, Second Brother?” Penny asked out of pure curiosity. “Are you nning to have lunch together?”
“He’s dropping by because he’s bored, that’s all,” As replied nonchntly.
Hugo smiled. “I dropped by because I heard Sven is gaining favor with the elders. I wanted to see how he’s doing.”
“If he’s the one you’re visiting, his office is a few levels below mine, As responded tly. “Go <b>and </b>see <b>him</b>. <b>I’m </b>sure he’ll be ted.”
“First Brother, don’t be jealous.” Hugo chuckled. “Of course, I need to see you first. I can visit him.st.”
“Speaking of Sven, First Brother, how’s the situation with Ito Motors?” Penny inquired. “You haven’t mentioned anything about it.”
“If you’de homest night, you would’ve known.”
Penny’s expression soured.
“Sir, is it alright to tell them about it?” Allen asked, thinking the matter was quite confidential. “The situation is confidential, but it’s also a family matter,” As remarked. “My siblings already know half of it, so I don’t mind<b>.” </b>
Allen nodded, interpreting As’s words as a signal that Penny and Hugo were his allies. “Well, the thing is… Sir <b>As </b>is losing his mind!”
“Huh?” Penny’s face twitched, expecting Allen to say something important,
Hugo tilted his head, while As frowned.
“What is he <b>on </b>about now?” As muttered, <b>giving </b>Allen a deadly look to make him stop talking. However, Allen duly avoided his gaze and turned to As’s siblings as if he were tattling on his boss.
“Not only did he give the negotiation powers to the general manager, but he also <b>wants </b>to
abotage himself!” Allen continued, hoping As’s siblings would intervene. “Sir Sven has already
annort with Itn Motors and the I Inn family <b>So </b>there’s <b>a </b>high
nee the neuntiations will
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seed. However, CEO As wants to break this negotiation with an impossible proposal!”
Hugo furrowed his brows. “An Impossible proposal?”
“He wants to raise our rates for Ito Motors!” Allen was exasperated, making everyone wonder just how long he had been holding these big emotions back. “If Sir As does this, I’m afraid he’ll lose to Sir Sven. After all, everyone on the general manager’s side is backed by the Prime Group. The Prime Group will soon operate in the country, and with them supporting Sir Sven, there’s a huge possibility that there could be a change of power in thepany!”
After speaking in one breath, Allen was panting. Slowly, he gazed up at Penny and Hugo, hoping they understood the dilemma caused by As’s stubbornness. But to his dismay, all he saw were the siblings smiling at <b>him </b>in amusement.
“Penny, you’ve got their back?” Hugo asked Penny, who shook her head.
“Was he ever my Big Brother?” she replied with a chuckle. “But it is amazing how Sven is using me to make a name for himself. My brother doesn’t even do that.”
“He’s delusional, As shrugged. “Let him be.”
Allen darted his eyes between the three, who were casually conversing as if they hadn’t heard. him. Deep lines formed between his brows before he blurted out,
“Sir, what’s going <b>on</b><b>?</b>”
The three stopped talking and turned to him. The first to break the silence was Hugo.
“Oh, First Brother didn’t tell you about this either?” Hugo tilted his head. “Penny owns the Prime Group.”