The lost heiress never forgiven

Chapter 477 The Trap Is Set

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White hadn’t always been in the spotlight. It wasn’t until about ten years ago that his family suddenly began to value him.

That timing was just a little too convenient.

Coincidentally–or perhaps not–that was also around the time Johnathan’s own research had been stolen. He couldn’t help but connect the dots.

The man who’d died in the last incident had finally been identified. No notable background. Which only convinced Johnathan further, he hadn’t been the mastermind.

A conspiracy of this scale couldn’t be run by someone without deep roots.

And for an organization to have operated this long in complete secrecy, its backers had to be beyond powerful.

Johnathan had once suspected White. He’d put those suspicions aside for various reasons–but now, they resurfaced, stronger than ever.

Through weeks of observation, Johnathan had come to a conclusion. White was not only a master manipulator, but also arrogant–too arrogant to accept failure.

Someone like that wouldn’t back down.

This time, Johnathan was ready. He was going to bait him into a trap.

He didn’t keep these thoughts from Sierra. She knew the plan and was already helping him set the stage.

So, Sierra gradually began drawing White into their inner circle. When spring arrived, she and Johnathan hosted another mountain gathering–like the one before–but this time, she invited her mentor, fellow researchers, and of course, White.

“Are you sure it’s safe?” Sierra asked, hesitant. “What if he tampers with the security system?”

The mountain estate had top–tier defenses. Everyone who entered went through strict screening.

“Don’t worry. He won’t,” Johnathan said confidently. “White’s not that stupid.”

their group arrived

said it was a friend’s

to being cooped up in

check at the base of the mountain, Sierra led them to a villa at the

was typically used to host visiting guests. Sierra had asked the butler to do some light redecorating, and now it looked like a modest vacation home. Autumn

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noticed White glancing repeatedly toward the main house

not to see it.

noticed too. He walked

have a look?”

“Don’t get the wrong idea. I was just admiring how well- kept your family home

it, Johnathan replied evenly, “It’s the result of generations of care. The

rare to find

like it, feel free to visit anytime,” Johnathan

raised an eyebrow. “Now that’s a surprise

you’re her friend. I hope you’re worthy

he walked off toward Mateo

amount of engagement–not too much, not too little. Any more, and it might

White didn’t

Mateo saw White, he immediately scowled. He’d already decided that if White said even one annoying thing, he’d roast

White had

art of subtlety–whatever the reason, he didn’t say anything outrageous. The

was a completely different experience from winter. Gone was the snow- everything was green and