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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 role of the amiable businessman, but all the while, his focus remained on Johnathan.
Sierra, to him, was simple. A rising star, unpredictable but ultimately easy to understand.
Johnathan, on the otherhand-
That was the one he needed to figure
out.
A man with skills like his, yet no interest in working for capital? That meant hehada backing of his own.
Now, the question was–Who was behind him? And just how deep did his influence run?
Listening to the exchange between Johnathan and Mr. Richardson, Sierra finally understood what true business negotiations looked like.
Johnathanwasshowingheranother side of himself.
Not the refined scholar.
Not the aggressive predator.
But someone who navigated power plays with effortless ease.
A man who knew exactly when to push and when to retreat.
Sierra was fascinated.
Justhow many sides did this man have?
She didn’t even realize she wasstaring,butKason did.
His expressiondarkened, his grip on his cigarette tightening
By now, he knew he’d been played.
Sierra hadstrunghim along.
He had beengenuinelyinterested in her–enough to put real effort into winning her over.
Andshe had toyed with him
Eason was sofuriouslie almost laughed.
Sierra, sensing lus sharp gaze,casuallysqueezedJohnathan’shandunderthe table.
Then she stood up.
going to the restroom.
Kasonwaited exactly threesecondsbefore getting upaswell.
Johnathan’sexpression didn’t change.
Even Mr. Richardson, seatedrightacross from him, didn’t notice the brief flicker of coldness in his eyes.
Sierra walkedata steady pace, not too fast, not too slow
Chapter 220 A Dangerous Game
She had expected this.
She had only taken a few steps before a hand grabbed her wrist, yanking her into an empty private dining room.
Kason’s grip was tight, his jaw clenched.
“You played me.” he said through gritted teeth.
Sierra yanked her armfree.
Let go
Even in this situation, there wasn’t a trace of fear in hereyes.
Only disdain
She knew exactly the kind of man Kason was.
And she knew he liked this kind of resistance.
Sure enough. Kason’s anger cooled just slightly.
He watched her for a moment, then let go, stepping back
“Sierra, he said slowly. I’m not happy.”
She pushed past him, voice indifferent.
“Why should I care?”
Kason chuckled in disbelief.
Hehadnever met anyone who dared to speak to him this way.
His smile turned sharp.
Finished
You care about him that much?” His voice dropped into something far more sinister. “Then maybe I should justkillhim.”
The moment those words left his mouth, Sierra’s gaze turned ice cold.
Kason thought she was about to get angry-
Butinstead, she spoke calmly.
“I still find him interesting,” she said, her tone casual. “Ifyoutouchhim, I’ll make you regret it.” Kason stilled.
Then strangely, he relaxed.
He thought about itfromhisownperspective-
He, too, didn’t wantanyonetouching Sierra while she still interested him.
Andrightnow, Johnathan was the same for her.
That wasfine. For now
Howlongwill that last? Kasonasked
Sierragave him a bored glance
“Who knows
Kason exhaled slowly
“Don’tmakeme wait too long. Sierra” hesaid, voice quiet but full of warning. Ican’tpromise I’ll behave forever”
Chapter 220 A Dangerous Game
She met his eyes without flinching
“You want to act crazy? Co do it somewhere else. Don’t bring it to me”
Kason had always liked her sharp tongue.
Maybe because no one else dared to talk to him this way.
The m
more she insulted him, the more exhilarated he felt
It was twisted..
Maybe even masochistic.
But he enjoyed it
“Sierra”
He reached for her, but she slapped his hand away.
“Talk business or getlost.”
Kason grinned, tilting his head.
“Have you thought about what I offered you?”
Sierra didn’t respond.
Kasonleaned in slightly.
Finished
“You like it, don’tyou?” he murmured. “Do you really think your precious Mr. Johnathan can give you everything you want? Sierra, i can offer you things he never will.AndI know it’s exactly what you desire.”
Sierra let him speak.
Then, after apause, she said, “He can’t findout.”
Kason’s grin widened.
He lowered his voice, as if sharing a secret.
“Of course not. This will be just betweenus.”
He moved in closer, hislipsjust barely brushing her cheek-
Sierra shoved him back.
Her eyes were sharp
“I said don’t let him find out
Kason exhaled, lips curling into a smirk.
erit hir said, voice amused. I like a little secrecy too
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