The lost heiress never forgiven

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When the Flame of Love Fades

Chapter 409 A Familiar Face

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Johnathan was about to follow after Sierra but suddenly paused, as if something had clicked. Beside him, Mateo spoke up. “Relax.”

There were plenty of their people in the crowd. And besides, Sierra was wearing several custom–designed devices–every piece of equipment tuned by Johnathan himself.

“And honestly,” Mateo added, “I doubt anyone would have the guts to try anything at a place like this.”

Security had been tight lately. This wasn’t enemy territory–who would dare act so brazenly?

More likely, Mateo thought, their opponents would try a slow approach. They’d initiate contact first, build trust, and only strike once they were close enough.

Johnathan knew he was right–but that didn’t make him feel any better.

Fortunately, Mateo had Sierra under constant surveillance.

“Her senior is putting makeup on her,” he reported.

That news relaxed Johnathan just a bit.

Meanwhile, in an empty classroom, Sierra looked helplessly at Autumn, who had laid out an entire makeup

kit.

“There’s no need for this,” Sierra protested. “I’m just giving a speech, not attending a gala.”

“You don’t get it! We’ve got brains and looks–this is what North Salem University is all about!”

Seeing how excited Autumn was, Sierra gave in. If it made her happy, so be it.

being a science geek, Autumn was

at Sierra in astonishment. “Sierra, you really should

more often.”

type to dazzle at first glance–but the

loved. A little makeup transformed

hit the jackpot,” Autumn muttered, almost

not be worthy of Sierra anymore. A woman this brilliant and beautiful? You’d be

Once they finished tidying up, she and Autumn headed toward the

way, they passed a man wandering around with an invitation in hand,

glance, and Autumn took the

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looked relieved. “I just stepped out to use the

was slightly accented. He looked mixed–race. When he saw

again! Do you remember

Sierra blinked in confusion.

Who was this guy?

he quickly said, “We met at a café,

jogged her memory

fight with Johnathan–when she’d gone to a café to cool off. She had met a mixed–race man

Mateo, listening in through their surveillance

not remember him

of them had fought–and Mateo

But they had a mission today, so he forced himself to stay focused. He turned to Johnathan and

How could he

afterward. Maddox had confirmed the man’s identity–he was someone with a high profile, in town to discuss investment opportunities. The Department of Commerce had rolled out the red carpet

Sierra right now,” Mateo added, eyes locked on

their

face darkened. “What a