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.”

of you has

fly. I just like taking unconventional approaches. We all bring something

could tell–and that made them

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

Johnathan was speechless.

Do you guys have to

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

toyed with Sierra’s hair. His tone was light, but

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becoming so amazing that the whole world’s starring to see it. If I don’t step up, you’re going

Yaeger, you’re laying

more. Deep down, he knew

that special. She had no idea how much her reputation had grown

him in her position last night, he wasn’t sure he’d have done better. He’d seen that data too–he understood every fluctuation–but it hadn’t occurred to

seen it. And she’d acted.

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

left him with complicated

wondered: What would the Xander

pearl as if it were trash. If they knew now

regret.

person. He was known for holding grudges–and those who had hurt Sierra were at