The Lost Heiress 197

Jonathan smiled at Sierra and said, “I need to have a word with Mateo alone; we’ll be back soon.”

Then he efficiently dragged Mateo out to the balcony, and almost simultaneously, the glass door and curtains closed, barely muffling Mateo’s cries of pain and pleas for mercy.

Sierra had never seen such a scene and looked worriedly in the direction of the balcony.

She knew Jonathan’s strength. Surely he wouldn’t hurt someone badly?

As if reading her thoughts, Maddox chuckled, “Ms. Xander, don’t worry. Mr. Yeager knows his limits.”

Draven also smiled gently, “They do this often.”

Stone added, “He can take a beating!”

Sierra was left speechless.

pping Brotherhood.

Sierra felt a mix of sympathy for Mateo, thinking to herself how unfortunate he was,

Feeling a bit uneasy with three strangers in the house, she offered, “I’ll get you guys some water.”

It was Maddox, who seemed the easiest to talk to, who responded, “No need! Don’t trouble yourself, or we’ll be next to get a beating

Sierra stared at Maddox, shocked, wondering if she had heard him wrong.

Draven cleared his throat and said, “Can’t help it. Mr. Yeager plays by his own rules”

he added. “What Mateo said was

of camaraderie, yet questioning whether Jonathan’s way of dealing

awkward silence, she couldn’t help but say. “You guys are really

much, chimed in, “We don’t have much choice; we can’t

discomfort had vanished,

and Jonathan came through looking refreshed, followed by a sullen Mateo who trailed behind

by her own thought and then couldn’t help

funny?” Jonathan asked,

since hearing about Lily’s situation yesterday. She had maintained a facade in front of

“It’s nothing!”

the

aren’t eating, Jonathan said without a second thought, glancing

trouble at

artfully phrased, and Jonathan shot him a look

the smooth talker, always had an

buying it,

all this way, you should definitely eat here,

saw him resign

get more food,

Sierra nodded.

glances,

changes everything, Jon’s actually acting

who can manage

that, I’m officially considering her

was oblivious to the silent decisions

Finished

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