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.

did you say their last name is Hawthorne?" Joen's eyes widened as

paused, then nodded slowly. "Yes, why?

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 in his lab

wonder the lab equipment on other floors wasn't completely wrecked, but his was hit the hardest. It was a clear message, a

check in his hand wasn't

his

it was a deliberate slap in the face. They could brazenly ruin his lab and then toss a check his way, dismissing him. It was contempt and a O reminder that

world, those with

through Joen's thoughts, startled by his

was consumed

His finger relaxed slightly, but his face remained grim. Even though

would believe

a deep breath,

pride

won't be