Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1535: Good luck with looking for help, Kiara.

Cassandra's family - the Smiths were already doing what they could to help her. However, with the situation unfolding as it was, the senator seemed more preoccupied with preserving the reputation he had built over decades as a public servant and not getting implicated by it than with his granddaughter's plight.

Kiara felt compelled to seek as much help as possible.

Given the complexity of the case, she knew it wouldn't be easy.

Without bothering to go home to rest or even take a shower, her next destination was... the Pierson Corporation.

Kiara idled around the area, uncertain when or where the person she was waiting for would appear.

"This is stupid," she whispered to herself. But considering the circumstances, she shook her head. "Just maybe... it'll work."

As Kiara finished the last of her cold coffee outside the cafe, she glanced toward the entrance of the company. After what felt like an eternity, she finally saw Jonathan walking out of the building.

Kiara jumped from her seat, holding the empty cup in her hand. She tried to toss it into a nearby bin, only for it to tumble off and fall.

"Ugh, for God's sake!" she hissed, rushing to pick it up and placing it in the proper bin before jogging across the street. "Hey! Wait! Jonathan!"

Kiara quickened her pace, shouting to get Jonathan's attention. After her final yell, Jonathan finally turned his head toward her.

Deep lines appeared between his brows as he slowed down, turning until Kiara stood in front of him. She panted, hands on her knees. After another deep breath, she looked up at him and straightened her back.

"Jonathan," she called, tapping her chest lightly. "It's me, Kiara. Do you remember me?"

Jonathan frowned slightly but didn't answer.

gaze. "Can I have a minute

filled her eyes; he was her last

deep breath before nodding reluctantly. "Fine,

and smiled, motioning for him to join her at the cafe she had just left. With the little cash she had, she bought him lunch as

and Jonathan's split, but she still hoped he might offer some assistance. After all, he

muttered lazily. "What

Jonathan, I know you've heard the

Jonathan's face remained impassive.

"She was denied bail yesterday and will remain in prison until the trial concludes. If she's proven innocent, she'll

closer. "You and I both know Cassandra

tone caught her off guard. Kiara hesitated, unsure if she was misreading him or if she needed

her? Any

broke up?" His voice turned colder, even harsher. "She ended it and asked me

his head. "She didn't give me a chance. She left that night without a second thought

"I know, but "

She made it clear she didn't need or want me that

sank in. She stared at him, lips parted in

"Jonathan -"

standing up. Even if I wanted to help, the Piersons

she left me, and despite everything, I

I just don't know if she

innocent, I hope she's proven innocent," he added, his eyes locked with hers, "But if she's guilty... I don't know. It makes me question

toward her, his expression sincere yet final. "You should eat this instead," he said softly. "And please, don't bring this matter to me again. It's a complex case, affecting many innocent lives. I've been foolish enough to believe she wanted to marry me out of love, not pity. So, it's not for me to judge whether she's innocent