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

so furious

sensing lus sharp gaze, casually squeezed Johnathan’s

Then she stood up.

going to the restroom.

waited exactly three seconds

Johnathan’s expression didn’t change.

across from him, didn’t notice the brief flicker of

pace, not too fast, not

220 A

She had expected this.

hand grabbed her wrist, yanking her into

tight,

he

yanked her arm

Let go

a trace of fear in her

Only disdain

kind

she knew he liked this kind

enough. Kason’s anger

moment, then let go, stepping

he said slowly.

pushed past him,

“Why should I care?”

Kason chuckled in disbelief.

anyone who dared to speak to him

His smile turned sharp.

Finished

that much?” His voice dropped into something far more sinister. “Then maybe I should just

words left his mouth, Sierra’s

thought she was about to

she

“If you touch

Then strangely, he relaxed.

it from

too, didn’t want anyone touching Sierra while

now, Johnathan was the

fine.

long will that last? Kason

him a bored

“Who knows

Kason exhaled slowly

quiet

A Dangerous

his

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