The Lost Heiress 94

Chapter 94 A Calculated Move

They could recall every detail of Denise’s diet, down to what she ate each day. But when it came to Sierra–no one had any idea when or how she had taught herself biochemistry.

“She couldn’t have learned it at home,” Franklin said, deep in thought. “Which means she must have picked it up in prison. Look into who she was close to during those three years.”

“Dad, you mean…?” Bradley was starting to understand what his father was getting at.

*If someone taught Sierra that well, they must be a genius too. And right now, we need people like that,” Franklin’s tone was

decisive.

Evan couldn’t help but ask, “And what about Sierra? Are we just going to ignore her?”

“She holds too much resentment towards us. That won’t change overnight,” Franklin said, his expression dark.

Over the past few days, Franklin had received several probing phone calls, all with the same backhanded compliment—“Like father, like daughter. Your daughter turned out to be impressive

He wasn’t fooled. He knew they were just enjoying the show.

In high society, there were no real secrets. Sierra’s name had never once come up among the elite. Most people didn’t even know he had another daughter–proof of just how distant their relationship was.

Saying he had no regrets would be a lie. He had never imagined the daughter he ignored for years would turn out to be this extraordinary.

to the Colemans,” Franklin said. “Find a chance for both families to have dinner. The mix–up

valued the Colemans. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have

don’t think Sierra is particularly

look. “As long as Sierra cares about Madam Lily, that’s enough.

added. “We should try to reconnect with the Coleman family. They are Denise’s biological family, after

nodded. “I’ll make arrangements once Denise is out of

the Xander family

into her usual routine–attending classes

full–blown campus celebrity. Especially in her department, where every time she walked by, she drew one hundred

class, the shift was even more olivious. Those who had once sneered at her

even tried to talk

need

past few days. Not just him–Shane, too, had gone

last encounter, Shane hadn’t contacted her at all. It

her guard down Shane was like a venous snake—silent,

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