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.”

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everyone who attended today, including service staff. I’ve gone through the data–nothing seems off. Could it be they gave

“No.”

tone was firm. “That organization is bold—and

the man who died proved as much. They

any cost.

the field. There was

might not try something overt. More likely, they’d aim to get close–win

today’s interactions, the only one who

believed he was involved. His background was too prominent. And frankly, his personality was… a bit too

Johnathan was recovering well–so as long

home. Both felt the pull of familiarity and comfort the moment

was the

place held pieces of Sierra. This place

unable to walk, Johnathan let Sierra push his wheelchair inside. Just as she turned

“Sierra!”

to him immediately.

it in

Bag? What

saw his eyes–and understood.

wheeled him toward the door. As they

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