The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 1640

Compared to the laboratory building, the equipment inside was the real priority. Even if Mr. Hammond felt the pinch from this donation, it had to be spent first.

After hearing Mr. Hammond out, Joen felt a wave of mixed emotions. He glanced at the check in his hand. "It's rare to meet someone so generous."

"Isn't it?" Mr. Hammond said, taking the water offered by Joen's assistant. "In all my years, I've never encountered such a lavish benefactor. So, Dr. Joen, I've been thinking we need to get your student back."

Mr. Hammond's voice turned serious as he spoke.

Joen was caught off guard. "My student?"

"Summer," Mr. Hammond replied, sipping his water.

Joen frowned. "What does this have to do with Summer? I'm not following you, Mr. Hammond."

Mr. Hammond quickly summarized his morning conversation with Grady. "I suspect this wealthy benefactor, with the last name Hawthorne, donated the money because of what happened yesterday."

It's almost routine for parents to spare no expense for their children.

name is Hawthorne?" Joen's eyes widened as he caught

then nodded slowly. "Yes, why? Do

as clarity dawned on him. It all made sense now. Apart from his recent run-ins with the Davis

him out to

on other floors wasn't completely wrecked, but his was

check in his

his

a check his way, dismissing him. It was contempt and a O reminder

this world, those with money and power are

Hammond's voice broke through Joen's thoughts, startled

mind was consumed

hand. His finger relaxed slightly, but his face remained grim. Even though he understood everything now, he

one would believe

a deep

pride

won't be