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Chapter 101

Chapter 98 Justice or Revenge?
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“Why should I be the one to die when I did nothing wrong? If anyone deserves to suffer, it should be them.
Sierra never used to say things like this, but tonight, afterwhathappened to Dickson, she couldn’tholdit back any longer. Perhaps Jonathan wouldn’t understand why shewasso determined to help Dickson. But in truth,she wasn’t just helping him; she was helping herself.
Looking at Dickson struggling in despair, she saw a reflection of her past self. Back then, she had also wished for someonetoreach out andsaveher. She had been through the storm, and that was why she wanted to shield others from the rain.
Even if shehadnothing, even if she couldn’tchangethe world, she still wanted to protect him. Jonathan, watching her silent resolve, finally understood her reasoning. A rare sense of something unspoken stirred in his heart.
“Leave this to me. Don’t get involved.”
Sierra immediately rejected his offer. “Mr. Yeager,that’snotgoing to work”
She had already owed him too much. She couldn’t let him get draggedintothisany further.
This is my problém. And besides, you can’t keep helping me forever. Once you leave, who else can I rely on?”
She smiled slightly, trying to sound casual. Deep down, she knew she could only depend on herself. She had learned that long ago.
“Just look into the club’s background for me. That alone is already a huge help.
Sierra could tell that Jonathan didn’t really care about Dickson. If he had offered to help, it was likely because of her words earlier. Beforetoday.Sierrahadnever thought much about it. But now, she realized something. Jonathan seemed easy to approach, but in reality, he was distant and detached.
Perhaps because she had always seen him as Misty, she had unconsciously placed him on a pedestal. But tonight, that illusion faded.
Seeing her firm stance, Jonathan didn’t push further. He simply said, “I’ll letyouknow once I have more information. Just don’t act recklessly. If you need anything, ask me. I may just be a teacher, but protecting someone isn’t beyond me.”
If anyone who truly knew Jonathan had heard these words, theywouldhave been shocked beyond belief. Jonathan never offered to protectanyone. His words carried more weight than Sieha realized.
But she simply laughed playfully. “Then I’ll thank you inadvance, Mr. Yeager.”
After leaving Sierra’s place, Jonathan returned to hisownapartment. For the first time in years, he found himself frowning athowcold and lifeless his surroundings felt.
When did I start to dislike this kind of silence!
His thoughts drifted back to Sierra’s determined expression. Withasigh,he picked up his phone. “Look into what happened to her in prison during those three years. Find out who hurt her. List every single name.Butdon’t makeamove yet. Wait for my orders.”
✓ Club.
A pause. Then, his voice turned even colder. “Also,find out who owns Dynasty
When the name on the other end of the line was finally revealed, Jonathan let outasmall, amused scoff. “Him?”
Hislipscurled into a mocking smirk. “Get in touch with him. I want toknowexactly what happened to Dickson there tonight. Iwant solid proof.”
With that, he ended the call; even if Sierra didn’t want his help, he wouldstilltake action behind the scenes. She was wasting her time on people who weren’t worth it.
If she had this much energy, she should be spending it on her research.
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E Chapter 98 Justice or Revenge?
Meanwhile, Sierra was still worried about Dickson. But to her surprise, he seemed better them experiant the warnĄ aside from looking a little tired, he didn’t seem to be showing any sterimis sympto
“Just rest at home for the next few days don’t think about anything else. You still have a fome fine stored the was smart and hardworking. Sierra didn’t want him to end up like his titter.
Seeingthathe seemed stable, she felt slightly relieved. I have to head our for a while, call me if anything pe
“Okay, Sierra!” Dickson nodded obediently. But the moment she walked out the door, the last hit of warmomete vanished
He stood in silence, staring blanklyahead.
Then, he slowly walked toward the kitchen. Reaching for the knife block, his fingers hovered over the handle offe Hiseyesdarkened with resolve.
He wasn’t doubting Sierra. He knew she would keep her promise. But last night, when he was released, he hurl be warning. Isayanything, the next one to suffer won’t just be me. It’ll be Sierra.”
Dickson grated his teeth. Sierra was smart, strong,andkind. She had already suffered so much. He couldn: dragged into this.
Thiswashisfight, his revenge. Not hers.
Tightly wrapping the fruit knife, he slid it into his pocket. Just as he was about to leave the house, he bumped into the door.Dicksonfroze for a moment before lowering his head.
“Mr. Yeager. Then, without another word, he quicklywalkedaway.