The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 294

Chapter 294 Under Pressure

Finished

Stone and Maddox both looked grim. They’d just finished asking around, trying to get information through indirect channels -but came up empty.

At best, this was a data breach. At worst, it was treason.

When it came to national security, the system was airtight. No matter how much political pull they had, access was locked down. Even the smallest move could put a target on their backs.

“The more we interfere, the messier this could get,” Maddox said quietly.

Every powerful family had its enemies, all watching and waiting to pounce. A single misstep and they’d be torn apart, even if it was all based on lies.

Johnathan knew that. But it didn’t stop the knot in his chest from tightening.

He bit down on his cigarette filter. “Is there any way I can see her?”

He knew what Sierra feared most. That prison sentence had left deep scars, even if she never said it out loud. But he could feel it. Every day.

“I’ll try something,” Stone replied.

The He family had always been spotless–clean reputation, patriotic background. That made Stone a better fit for approaching this quietly than Maddox.

“Thanks,” Johnathan said. A rare moment of civility.

But no one cracked a joke. The room was too heavy for that.

“I’m worried this isn’t just about framing her,” Maddox muttered.

Sierra anymore. Draven had been

out of politics, everyone knew he was part of the

“Want me to see how far

you not? I’d rather

division, but that didn’t mean

say anything. He was still deep

could wait. First, he had to clear Sierra’s name and get her

first, Sierra hadn’t realized just how bad things

misunderstanding. Multiple agencies had gotten involved. The interrogations came one after another, each more exhausting than

even focus anymore–just answered mechanically,

how long she’d been stuck there. She’d started

she was falling

snapped on again. Sierra’s expression was

“Sierra!”

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Chapter 294 Under Pressure

lips moved, trying to say his name, but nothing came

forward, only for one of the agents

physical contact. If you can’t follow the rules, we’ll have to

fists, but held himself back. He looked at her, voice tight

okay. I’m here now. You’re

Finished

she realized he was real–that

to hold her. To make

she could manage was a fragile