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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 to ask.
I’m fine,”shesaid before he could speak.
Johnathan still didn’t look happy. He had heard everything
While he sat across from Mr. Richardson, entertaining empty pleasantries, he had also been listening to Kason’s conversation
with Sierra
It
had taken everything in him not to get up and break that man’s neck.
But Sierra wanted to do this her way.
She wanted to exposewhatthe Richardson family had been doing.
So, for now, he had toendureit.
And that feeling–having to hold back–made him feel suffocated.
His expression remained dark until Sierra reached for hishandandgave it a small shake.
Only then did his face ease up.
They finished their meeting with the Richardsons and left.
Assoonas they were gone, Mr. Richardson’s expressionsoured.
“This Johnathan is not easy to deal with,” he said.
It wasn’t justtheway he spoke, careful and controlled.
It was the presence he carried–subtle, yet oppressive.
Something about him made people uneasy..
“We won’t make a move until we understand exactly who we’re dealing with,” Mr. Richardson warned, eyeing hisson
Theyhadreached a temporary truce–Mr. Richardson had apologized on Kason’s behalfandoffered compensation, while Johnathan agreed to back off.
Butthiswasonly a pause
Mr. Richardson hadnoproblem playing weak now if it meant striking harder later
If Johnathan turned out to be all smoke and mirrors, he would crushhimwithout hesitation.
“Yeah,yeahKason said lazily, clearly not taking it seriously
His father frowned.
Kasonhad alwaysbeenreckless, but now he seemned outright arrogant
Did he really think he could touchaman like Johnathan without consequences?
better remember what I said. Mr. Richardsonwarned. “Andstayawayfrom SierraTM
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Kason smirked.
“That’s not happening. Sierra is mine. And unless something unexpected happens, she’ll be your daughter–in–law.”
Mr. Richardson’s face twisted.
“You’re serious?”
“She’s my type. Kason said,self–satisfied. “Don’t worry, Dad.Sheand I are the same kind of people.”
He was convinced of it.
Sierra’s true nature–her ruthlessness–was something only hehadseen.
She just hid it well.
Mr. Richardson didn’t look convinced.
In fact, for the first time in a long while, he felt a hint of unease.
His son had never takenawoman seriously before.
And for some reason, he had a feeling Kason was about to meet his match.
Back in the car, Sierra leaned closer to Johnathan, trying to coax him out of his foul mood.
Finished
I know what I’m doing she reassured him. “Your friend gave me all those tools. I can protect myself.And besides–you’re
here.”
Johnathan’s scowl didn’t fade.
He didn’t tell her that he had heard every word she said to Kason.
Logically, he knew she was just playing the role.
But bearing her talk about him like that–like hewasjust anothermanshe’d get bored of–made his blood boil.
Johnathan Sierra called his name sweetly. “Mr.Johnathan….
Shestill wasn’t good at acting spoiled.
But Johnathan was starting tothinkshedidn’tneed to be.
Because every time she saidhisnamelike that, it worked.
He sighed reaching out to rutile herhair.
Don’t push yourself too far,” he said. “Ifthingsgetout of control, I’ll handle it
I know, Sierra agreed easily.
Tin serious, Sterra”
His tone softened, but hiseyeswere firm.
“You don’t have to do everything alone anymore”
Por a moment. Sierra didn’t speak
Her chest felt tight, full.
No one had ever said that to her before
No one had ever told her she didn’t have to beareverythingby herself.
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“Okay,” she whispered.
The festival came quickly.
Thatnight, Sierra stayed in the room her grandmother used to sleep in.
When she stepped out the next morning, she was holding the urn.
Finished
Johnathan had originally suggested scattering her grandmother’s ashes at his private island. Or, at the veryleast, in the waters
near it.
But Sierra had refused.
The ocean moves,” she said, “It doesn’t matter where. She’ll go wherever she wants.”
Johnathan had thought she’d be emotional today.
But as he watched her, he realized-
she was steady. Composed. Just as she always had been.