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.