The lost heiress never forgiven

Chapter 412 Someone Crossed the Line

As the day’s symposium officially ended, Sierra let out a quict breath of relief.

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Her emotions were tangled. On one hand, she was grateful that nothing had happened. On the other, a small part of her wished someone had made a move–at least then they wouldn’t have to stay on edge, constantly bracing for the unknown.

That evening, the university administration hosted a banquet for the guests. But wisely, they hadn’t extended an invitation to Sierra. Instead, they invited Professor Martin and her senior colleagues. Sierra was more than happy to skip it and spend her evening with Johnathan, Mateo, and a few close allies.

Stone wasn’t there today–he was working undercover and hadn’t been informed of the run- in between Mateo and White. When he heard White had been present, his face immediately darkened.

Maddox had already received word.

“I had someone look into his activities while he’s been here. All legit–investment projects, mostly. That’s consistent with his family’s business model.”

He adjusted his glasses, summing it up in one sentence: “He’s just the kind of guy who needs a punch in the face.”

The group exchanged glances, all slightly exasperated. Even Mateo, whose temper had flared earlier, seemed less angry now. Maybe it really was beneath him to get worked up over someone that brainless.

Stone, however, made one simple assessment. “He’s got no brains, but he can fight.”

The day they’d fought, it had been a near draw. If the fight had gone longer, it was anyone’s guess who would’ve won.

That thought made him glance at Johnathan, his eyes filled with curiosity–clearly wondering how a match between those two would go.

Sierra had been listening quietly until then. Finally, she asked, “Who is he exactly? And what’s this about a fight?”

Mateo coughed, trying to sound nonchalant. “Nothing much. We just had a bit of a scuffle with him once. You know how his mouth is–impossible not to react.”

blame them. They were used to being treated with deference. Being insulted like that? Of

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probe further, Mateo quickly changed the topic. “I compiled a list of everyone who attended today,

“No.”

tone was firm. “That organization

and the man who died proved as much.

any cost.

star in the field. There was no way the

something overt. More likely, they’d aim to get close–win

one who made

too

later escorted Johnathan and Sierra home. Johnathan was recovering well–so as long

since they were last home. Both felt the pull of familiarity and comfort the moment they stepped through the door–especially

countless properties, but this was the first place that

held pieces of

to walk, Johnathan let Sierra push his wheelchair inside. Just

“Sierra!”

to him immediately.

think I left it in

blinked. Bag?

eyes–and understood.

door. As they waited for

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