The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 248

Chapter 248 A Restless Heart

Jonathan didn’t notice Sierra’s change in mood.

He was on the phone with Maddox, who had just returned and was calling to confirm their weekend plans. Maddox also asked him to inform Mateo and the others.

Before hanging up, Maddox mentioned that he had something to discuss in person.

Jonathan already had an idea of what it was, so he simply responded with a brief acknowledgment, his mood noticeably lighter.

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When he told Sierra about the weekend gathering, she agreed without hesitation. “Our group has a research project. I’ll talk to Finn and take a day off.”

Jonathan frowned. “You just got there, and they’re already overworking you?”

“I volunteered. I want to integrate quickly. I really enjoy it there,” Sierra said sincerely.

Jonathan might not have truly loved this field, but she did. She wanted to test her limits, see how far she could go.

And she couldn’t let herself care too much. The one who loves more is the one who gets hurt first.

She refused to become something that could be shelved and forgotten. She wanted to be herself.

“Alright, I support you.”

Jonathan admired her determination..

But the next day, he regretted it.

Sierra had thrown herself entirely into her work, staying in the lab for two days straight without coming home.

also been busy, but returning to an empty

called Sierra, but no one

phones unattended during

and Jonathan told him to gather everyone at their usual private

family, and

“Jonathan actually stepped out? What, not

Jonathan’s expression darkened instantly.

you guys had a

shot him a warning look. “If you have nothing useful

Alright then.

zipping

all of them to gather,

took off his glasses, rubbing his

is mostly taken care of. The visible

a massive purge. On the surface,

better–it was all

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operation of that scale didn’t happen without powerful people pulling

of the people who

handled it the way you wanted. Kason won’t be executed immediately. He’ll suffer

death sentence was inevitable, but Maddox had made sure he wouldn’t get

and as a favor for his best friend, Maddox had taken care

even Maddox found Kason

of that, Kason had

the fact that he hadn’t personally taken action was already a miracle of

Jonathan said,

nodded and took a sip of his drink before asking, “You didn’t tell Sierra about