The Lost Heiress 307

Chapter 307 Blood Debt and Bait

As soon as Sierra left the room, Johnathan spoke up

“Professor Martin. I know what you’re about to say. But I suggest you don’t.”

His tone was mild, but the displeasure in his voice was hard to miss,

Professor Martin hesitated before finally saying, “He did make a mistake, yes. But I still hope there’s a way to help him.”

He had no idea about Johnathan’s real identity, but after everything that had happened, it was clear his proudest student was far more connected than he’d realized.

After all, Sierra had been released on the third day, while the others had remained in custody for nearly a month.

“I know I probably shouldn’t be asking the professor said, sounding almost ashamed, but I still wanted to try, just once. Is there any chance you could help

“No.” Johnathan didn’t even pause.

“It’s late. Get some rest. And don’t worry about things that aren’t your concern.

With that, he turned and left the room without giving the professor another chance to speak.

Professor Martin let out a long sigh but wasn’t surprised. He knew Johnathan too well. This was just a long shot to see if the man had softened at all. Clearly, he hadn’t.

Outside, Sierra was still waiting, staring at her phone.

the fire. The video was spreading fast, with

didn’t read them. She just kept playing the video over and over

after watching it several times, the moment Claire stabbed

what she was watching. He frowned, took the phone

to check on her,”

“Sierra…”

looked at her,

realize just how much trouble that

not going to do anything she said. “I

long moment, then gave in and led her toward the

had already been taken away by the police, and

doors finally opened. Sierra spoke to the

of relief.

She’d collapsed right at the hospital entrance, and emergency treatment had

go, Sierra

only wanted to know whether the

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immediately sensed something was

already had it scrubbed, but

just got word–there’s already a crowd forming

her out through the main

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