The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 368

Chapter 368 A Growing Rift

Although Professor Martin didn’t fully understand, he eventually agreed. The last incident had left a deep impression on him, and he figured it was better to be cautious.

Sierra gave Mateo a call, asking if he had time to come over.

Mateo had been catching up on sleep, but as soon as he got her call, he jumped out of bed and said he’d be right there.

After hanging up, he immediately called Johnathan.

This was the perfect chance for Johnathan to patch things up with Sierra–of course Mateo was going to help his buddy out.

While they waited for Mateo, Autumn asked, “What did you mean earlier? Why do you think it’s a trap?”

“Some things happened,” Sierra replied honestly. “I’m not sure yet. It’s just a hunch.”

Autumn didn’t get it. How could this be a trap?

Quinn and Dora’s blood samples were clearly unusual, and they were Mr. Yaeger’s sister and niece. How could that be suspicious?

Sierra had no way to explain. This ran too deep. She couldn’t get into details.

Luckily, it wasn’t long before Mateo arrived.

When Sierra went downstairs to meet him and saw Johnathan standing at his side, her steps faltered for just a second–but she still walked over.

She didn’t look at Johnathan. Her gaze went straight to Mateo.

“Thanks for coming,” she said.

“Don’t mention it.” Mateo gave a casual shrug, but his eyes darted over to Johnathan’s expression.

Sure enough–he looked terrible,

Mateo sighed inwardly. Come on, man. This has nothing to do with me. I’m just the poor guy caught in the middle here:

his eyes off Sierra the whole time. When she still refused to so much as glance his

had never happened

past–sure–but Sierra had

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Finished

hand.

But Sierra stepped away.

with me,” she

registered a

Johnathan’s face instantly darkened.

one

was drawing the line.

to say something, but didn’t dare. He could only clench his jaw and silently follow

disappear through the

unrestricted access to the lab building. It was one of the special

anytime–but

Sierra, glancing sideways at

“Sierra… you’re still mad?”

way she was acting, she was ready to cut ties with Johnathan altogether. Wasn’t that a

how he is. He’s got

could finish, Sierra cut him off. “Mateo, I really

scan.”

day, she didn’t want to

do?

office, he pulled out his laptop. Thankfully, his reputation and credentials made this possible–normally the school wouldn’t

system.

why Sierra had

to work quickly. Meanwhile, Johnathan

entire time, Sierra didn’t spare him a single glance. Anyone with eyes could

was off.

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368 A Growing