Chapter 230 Chapter 228 A Race Against Time “Let him leave, then. He’s not that important anyway.†“You don’t get it.†“If he’s gone,whoelse is going to turn a blind eye? And why is he suddenly leaving in such a hurry?†Three days to wrap everything up–it was way too
Chapter 229 Chapter 227 No More Holding Back On the other side, Johnathan carried Sierra over and ran a hot bath forher. “Take a good soak. Stop thinking about everything. You need to rest.†He knew she needed to relax. Whenever she was around Kason, she was constantly on edge.
Chapter 228 Chapter 226 Picking Up the Pieces Kason smirked, as if he found the whole thing amusing. Without hesitation, he nodded. That dog belonged to Shane Butwhat was Shane going to do? It was just a dog. The Samoyed barely reacted when it was broughtout. Whether it was because
Chapter 227 Chapter 225 The Deal “Youknow, new drugs always need test subjects, Kason explained, voice smooth as ever. “These are all volunteers.†Volunteers! Sierra almost laughed out loud Kason actually had the nerve to say thatwithastraight face? “We have signed agreements with all of them,†he added. They willingly
Chapter 226 Chapter 224 Deeper into the Abyss. Sierra clenched her fists. Shane. Kason. They were the same kind of person. This kind of pathetic experiment actually interests you?†she asked, voice tight with disgust. “I thought your focus was pharmaceutical research.†“Of course, we focus on pharmaceuticals, Kason replied
Chapter 225 Chapter 223 The Descent Sierra’s lips curled into a smirk. “Ratherthanlistening to you talk in circles, I’d rather see it for myself.†Kasonlaughed.: “Ilikethat about you Come on, I’ll take you downstairs†He gestured for her to follow but then paused. His gaze flickered to the bag she
Chapter 224 Chapter 222 The Trap is Set After finishing her grandmother’s farewell. Sierra smiled. “Grandma would have been happy.†Johnathan pulled her into a hug, his heart aching for her. This girl always made himwantto hold her closer. Now that her grandmother was gone. Sierra felt a heavyburdenlift. Her
Chapter 223 Chapter 221 A Parting at Sea Sierra sneered and walked out. She went straight to the restroom and scrubbed the spots where Kason had touched her, washing away every trace of him before she felt satisfied. When she stepped out, she saw Johnathan waiting outside. She knew whathewanted
Chapter 222 Chapter 220 A Dangerous Game With her grandmother gone, there was even less to hold Sierra back. Mr. Richardson knew that much. He had trusted Kason’s instincts before, and he trusted them now–talented people always came with a bit of arrogance. He kept the conversation light, playing the
Chapter 221 Chapter 218 The Storm Approaches After returning home, Johnathan stayed by Sierra’s side. He was worried about her. But Sierra was stronger than he had expected. Aside from breaking down the previous night, she remained composed. Sheevenmade sure he changed his bandages. That surprised him. As if sensing
Chapter 220 Chapter 217 Stay With Me “Dickson,†Sierra said softly. “You did well,†She could barely remember whathadhappenedinthe past few hours.. She had been lost. But Dickson had taken care of everything Sierra didn’t want to leave Grandma alone. She hated the idea of her being in that cold,
Chapter 219 Chapter 216 Holding On Jade was surprised to see Shane approach him. But more than that he was pleased. “Fish!†he greeted, calling Shane by his childhood nickname. But when he saw Shane’s expression, he quickly tempered his excitement. “It’s late. What’s wrong?†“Is there a Yaeger family
Chapter 218 Chapter 215 No More Time Sierra closed her eyes. She needed a moment. Then she finally spoke. “1. Iwanttosee her. Her grandmother lay still on the hospital bed,asif she had simply fallen asleep, “Grandma..†Sierra’s voice was soft. Therewas noresponse, She sat by the bed and took Grandma’s
Chapter 217 Chapter 214 No More Miracles Josesimply smiled in response to the whispered provocations aroundhim. His aunt, however, was more direct. “I have faith in you,†she said. “You’re much more suited totakeover the Wynn family than your brother.You’realready twenty–give it another two years, and he’ll be no match
Chapter 216 Chapter 213 The Wolf Unmasked Sierra stood on her tiptoes and bit down on Johnathan’s throat. “Sh*t–Johnathan let out a low growl. His restraint snapped. In the next second,hescooped her up and carried her straight to the bedroom. Despite his earlier threats, Johnathan was careful Even as sweat
Chapter 215 Chapter 212 Fireworks in the Snow “Where are you going this late!†Johnathan turned around. Not far away, standing tall in the dimlight, washisfather–Chase Wynn. They locked eyes, neither speaking for a long time. Finally, Chase said. Tomorrow is a big day. Don’t go wandering off.†Johnathan let
Chapter 214 Chapter 211 A Snowfall and a Decision Sierra glanced out the window. Snowflakes drifted down in thick clusters, covering the ground in a soft whiteblanket. She couldn’t help but snap a picture and send it to Johnathan. “We’re getting snow here.†Johnathan didn’t reply rightaway. She figured he
Chapter 213 Chapter 210 A Different Kind of New Year After Sierra and the others left, Evan slowly stepped out from behind the pillar. His gaze lingered in the direction their car had disappeared, then drifted down to the groceries in his hands. With an empty expression, he turned and
Chapter 212 Chapter 209 The Fall of the Xander Family “Iagree,†Yulia said, making her decision. Johnathan Test two days before New Year’s Eve. He had delayed it long enough—any longer, and itwouldbe hard to justify. “If anything happens, call me.†“You’ve said that a dozen times already,†Sierra sighed,
Chapter 211 Chapter 208 No Sympathy Left Yulia clung to the window frame, her eyes filled with terror as Sierra approached. “Don’t come any closer! If you take another step, I’ll jump!†Then jump.†Sierra’s voice was cold. This is the 18th floor. If you jump, your bones will shatter