Chapter 205

Chapter 202 A Choice to Make
If such a drug really existed,theRichardsonfamilywould have released it by now.
Since they hadn’t, that could only mean one thing–it wasn’t legal.
Seeing Sierra calm down a little, Johnathan continued, “Maybe the drug has side effects, or causes dependency. Or maybe… they’re not using drugs at all.”
Not a drug? Then what was it?
Sierra instinctively turned to look at Johnathan.
He let out a quiet sigh. His Sierra was still too naive.
Holding her hand for a moment, hefinallysaid, “A lot of powerful people can dowhateverthey want, including buying lives.”
un through her entire body.
Sierra te
andmother, an innocent person would have to die in her place.
had expected this reaction. He pulled her intohisarms.
Warmth slowly melted awaythecold fear that gripped her. After a long silence, Sierra finally spoke.
Johnathan, in two days, let’s go to the beach.I already told your grandmother.”
“Alright. Everything’s ready”
Maddox happenedtoownaprivate island–secluded, with no one to disturb them. Johnathan had even arrangedformedical team to be on standby, ensuring nothing unexpected would happen to Sierra’s grandmother.
That night, Sierra stayed at Johnathan’s place.
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They fell asleep in each other’s arms, butJohnathanwas unusually well–behaved–barely touching her. He knew her heart was heavy tonight.
Still, itwastorture for him
Sincethey d gotten together,asidefromsome kissesandhugs, nothing had happened between them.
Not because he didn’t wantto,butbecause every time he tried to take things further, Sierra would look at him with wide, fearful eyes and mumblethatshe just needed time to adjust.
Adjust to what? Hehada pretty good idea.
Sometimes,havingtoo much to offer wasn’t necessarily a good thing.
Sierrahadn’tseen the full picture yet, but she had probably guessed–andthatwasenough to make her wary.
Johnathan exhaled slowly, trying to thank of something else tocalmhimself down.
But right atthatmoment. Sierra snuggled closer, resting her head on his chest.
What a little tormentor
Joluathan felt helpless, but what could he do?
She was his. Hecouldonly spoil her.
Pulling her even closer, he let his body heat chase away her lingering cold.
After a while, Sierra murmured. “Johnathan, let’s never become people like that ”
Chapter 202 A Choice to Make
She wasn’t just remindingJohnathan–she was reminding herself.
She was afraid. Afraid that one day, she’d forget her principles.
When Kason made his offer, she had been tempted.
Finished
Inthatmoment,nothingelse had mattered–only keeping her grandmother by her side. Shehadn’tstopped to think about where the drug had come from orwhatthecost would be.
Until Johnathan laid it all bare.
She wasn’t stupid.If she had really thought it through, she would have realized it. But in that moment, she had chosen to run away from the truth.
Hearing her words. Johnathan simply replied, “Alright.”
Kason had expectedSierrato call him soon.
But after two dayswithno word, he finally lost patienceanddialed her number himself.
“Sierra, have you thought about it?”
“I’m taking my grandma on a trip for a few days. I’ll find you when I getback. We’ll talk then,” Sierra said calmly.
The moment Kason heardthat, his expression eased.
He couldn’t wait to report the good news.
Shane, however, just let outà cold scoff when he heard. Hanging up the phone, his eyes flashed with disappointment.
So that was it?
Sierra was just another ordinary, predictable person, boring
Meanwhile, the boring Sierra hadjustarrived at a private island with her grandmother, Dickson, and Johnathan.
She had assumed they were heading to the popular beach city of Oceanville. But when their private jet landed and they transferredtoahelicopter, she finally understood the meaning of obscene wealth.
As theysteppedoff the chopper, Sierra couldn’t help but glance at Johnathan.
He had said he’d handle the trip,butshe hadn’t expected this.
Johnathan, of course, had already prepared his excuse.
“You’re apublicfigure now. If you go anywhere, you’ll have to wear amask,andif people recognizeyou,it’ll beahassle. Places like Granville are toocrowdedand noisy.Sierra’sgrandmother’s heretorelax–she wouldn’t enjoy herself inthatkind of chaos. She’s never been on a trip before,sothis one hastobe perfect.”
Sierra thoughtaboutit and had toadmithe had a point.
This would be her grandmother’s one and only vacation.