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.

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

nodded slowly. "Yes,

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

the Davis family, she might have sold him out to protect herself, which explained the destruction

floors wasn't completely wrecked, but his was hit the hardest. It was a

in his hand

his

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

world, those with money and

Hammond's voice broke through

was consumed

of the Davis family. After a moment, he snapped back, nearly crumpling the check in his hand. His finger relaxed slightly, but his face remained

one would believe

a deep

his pride and

probably won't