The lost heiress never forgiven

Chapter 404 The One Who Dared

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Autumn beamed. “That’s because you didn’t see how amazing Sierra was last night.”

Before she could finish, Azure held up his hands in surrender. “I’m begging you, stop! You’ve already told us ten times since midnight.”

She had been gushing about Sierra’s feat all night, leaving the rest of them no choice but to endure the enthusiastic barrage.

Erwin, standing nearby with a stern expression, spoke up. “How did you even think to increase the dosage? Was it just a random decision, or did you have a reason?”

“Of course I had a reason.”

Sierra’s expression turned serious. “Look at this data.”

She pulled up some previous experimental figures. “I noticed this number was unusually low, so I thought- what if raising it could neutralize the effect?”

The group finally focused on the data, and Erwin’s face fell. He’d seen that number too, but it had never occurred to him to pursue that angle.

And even if it had, he doubted he’d have had the nerve to act on it.

Increasing that number would have amplified the other variables exponentially. No one would’ve dared attempt it–except Sierra.

Erwin had always felt a bit of resentment toward Sierra, convinced she wasn’t all that much better than the rest of them. But this time, he was completely convinced. He muttered awkwardly,

“You’re better than me.”

“No.”

“Each of you

most precise. Azure is great at adapting on the fly. I just like taking unconventional approaches. We all bring something different to the table.

could tell–and that made them feel even

said with a grin, “Sierra, I’m calling it now–you’re going to surpass Mr.

Johnathan was speechless.

still here, you know. Do you guys have to say

knew both Sierra and Johnathan needed rest, so they didn’t linger. “fore leaving, Autumn assured Sierra that she

reached over and absentmindedly toyed with Sierra’s hair. His tone was light, but his

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world’s starring to see it. If I don’t step up, you’re going

a playful scold. “Mr. Yaeger, you’re laying it on a bit

no more. Deep down, he knew he wasn’t

didn’t think what she’d done was all that special. She

had been him in her position last night, he wasn’t sure he’d have done better. He’d seen that data too–he understood

seen it.

the girl he used to protect had grown into a towering tree–one that no longer

him

more than anything, he wondered: What would the Xander family think if they

as if it were trash. If they knew now what

regret.

was known for holding grudges–and those who had hurt Sierra were at the very top of his