The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 220

Chapter 220 A Dangerous Game

With her grandmother gone, there was even less to hold Sierra back.

Mr. Richardson knew that much.

He had trusted Kason’s instincts before, and he trusted them now–talented people always came with a bit of arrogance.

He kept the conversation light, playing the role of the amiable businessman, but all the while, his focus remained on Johnathan.

Sierra, to him, was simple. A rising star, unpredictable but ultimately easy to understand.

Johnathan, on the other hand-

That was the one he needed to figure

out.

A man with skills like his, yet no interest in working for capital? That meant he had a backing of his own.

Now, the question was–Who was behind him? And just how deep did his influence run?

Listening to the exchange between Johnathan and Mr. Richardson, Sierra finally understood what true business negotiations looked like.

Johnathan was showing her another side of himself.

Not the refined scholar.

Not the aggressive predator.

But someone who navigated power plays with effortless ease.

A man who knew exactly when to push and when to retreat.

Sierra was fascinated.

Just how many sides did this man have?

She didn’t even realize she was staring, but Kason did.

His expression darkened, his grip on his cigarette tightening

By now, he knew he’d been played.

Sierra had strung him along.

He had been genuinely interested in her–enough to put real effort into winning her over.

And she had toyed with him

was so furious

lus sharp gaze, casually

Then she stood up.

going to the restroom.

three seconds before getting

Johnathan’s expression didn’t change.

didn’t notice the brief

steady pace, not too fast, not

220 A Dangerous

She had expected this.

before a hand grabbed her wrist, yanking her into an empty private dining

was tight, his

played me.” he said

her

Let go

this situation, there wasn’t a trace of fear

Only disdain

exactly the kind

knew he liked this

anger cooled just

for a moment, then let

said slowly.

pushed past him,

“Why should I care?”

Kason chuckled in disbelief.

dared to speak to him

His smile turned sharp.

Finished

His voice dropped into something

those words left his mouth, Sierra’s gaze turned

was

instead, she spoke

tone casual. “If you touch him, I’ll

Then strangely, he relaxed.

thought about it from his

touching Sierra while

right now, Johnathan was the

fine. For

will that last? Kason

him a

“Who knows

Kason exhaled slowly

said, voice quiet but

A

met his