The Lost Heiress 111

Chapter III The Professor and the Plagiarist

He found himself inexplicably possessive of Sierra, a feeling that surfaced out of nowhere. He couldn’t pinpoint why, but that didn’t stop him from swiftly assessing the situation and making a decision. He began cautiously, “Let’s not dwell on how this Information got out. The immediate priority is to consider the theft of your research findings.

Upon hearing this, Sierra’s brow furrowed deeply.

She was up against a highly respected senior professor, and she was just a college student with a past record. If she were to accuse him of plagiarism, she knew all too well what the outcome would be.

Still, giving up was not an option for her. “I’ll have someone probe the professor’s stance first.”

Jonathan added. “Take some time to think it over again. Try to remember who else saw what you were working on.”

“Don’t go to the lab for now. If you need to conduct experiments, I’ll find a place for you. I won’t say much, but I can guarantee it will be private and secure.”

Sierra nodded subconsciously, then glanced at Jonathan, who seemed no different from the man she knew, as if his harshness was just her misperception.

They decided to split up. Jonathan would dig for information on the old profe

suspects.

previous

would investigate

at home, was a prime suspect, yet

one can’t fake sincerity in their eyes. Speaking of eyes, she recalled Jonathan’s intense gaze, fierce and

head to clear her thoughts, Sierra remembered someone else–Shane, who had been missing for a

Shane showed her those videos–whether it

motives.

hesitation, she called Shane,

Sierra pondered who could have stolen her work,

could

face. She had considered several people,

interaction with her, barely aware of her professional

student’s name initially, but due to the student’s lack of fame, he decided to publish it first and credit himself as the

deep breath, “Mr.

me know if you

been a big

not for Jonathan, she would never have suspected Evan. Now, it was crucial to find out how Evan learned about her

removed Evan’s number from the blacklist and reached out

was clearly surprised

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