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Chapter 229 An Unwanted Gift
“He’llhavea clearer reason to get involved now.”
Noticing their concerns, Stone reassured them,“Relax. This friend of mine is one of my own.”
Sierra nodded. “Will Kason suspect anything?”
“No need to worry aboutthat,” Mateo chimed in. Tve been keeping him busy with a few ‘surprises. He won’t have time to think about anything else.”
Mateohadcaused several explosions–figuratively speaking–inside Richardson Pharmaceuticals. The entire company was in chaos, and Kason was too occupied dealing with the mess to even consider that someone was looking into the crematoriums.
Seeing that everything was in place, Sierrafinallyfelt at ease.
Johnathan, who had been watching her closely, spoke up. “Feeling better now?”
Sierra smiled but didn’t answer.
She had spent so much of her life relying onlyonherself. It was only now that she understood what it felt like to have someone–friends, allies, a lover–fighting by her side.
Everything was moving in the right direction, and in good spirits, she said, “I really appreciate everything you guys have done. Let’s have dinner together later. We’ll cook at home this time–no takeout.”
Since Sierra had alreadymadeupher mind, Johnathan naturally had no objections.
He got up to go with her to buy groceries, but Sierra stopped him.
“I’ll go with Dickson. You stay here with Mateo and the others. They don’t need me to keep them company.”
Completely indifferent to his friends, Johnathan grabbed Sierra’s hand and walked straight out the door.
There was no way he was letting her go out alone right now,
As farashe was concerned, Dickson was useless–might as well not be thereatall
With:Johnathantakinglover, Dickson was leftbehind. He didn’t botherarguingand stayed with Mateo and the rest,
Mateo leanedbackon the couchandgrinned. “Might as well relax and enjoy this rare moment of being served by our dear
Over the past few days, DicksonhadgottenfamiliarwithMateoand no longer felt as intimidated. He couldn’t help butask, “Why do you call Mr. Johnathan that?”
Mateo shot upright and declared, “You don’tthinkhe’sa munt? I’ve never met anyone more dog–likethanhim.”
Dicksonhesitated. But you guys seem close?”
Mateo and Stone exchanged a look, both seeing the same helplessness in each other’s eyes
“That’s because we grew up together,” Mateo muttered.“Andthen wegottricked.
Stone, ever the blunt one, added. “And when we realized we couldn’t beat him–physically or strategically–we had no choice
but to follow him.”
Dickson’s world shattered a little. So that’showit was?
hat’showit w
Johnathanand Sierra finished shoppingquickly–mostlybecause Sierra did all the choosing.
Left to his own devices, Johnathan would’vejustgrabbedtwopacksof instant noodles.Thoseguys weren’t picky anyway, and in his opinion,givingthem instant noodles wasalreadya sign of great respect
Chapter 229 An Unwanted Gift
As they wereaboutto leave. Johnathan suddenly remembered something he hadn’t bought yet.
“Wait here. I’ll be right back.”
His car was custom–made–safe and secure.
But what he didn’t expect wasthatthemomenthe left, someone knocked on the window.
Sierra instinctively looked up, and her expression immediately darkened.
As if sensing her reaction, the person outsidesmiledandknockedagain.
Shane.
Sierra quickly regained her composure and slowly rolled down the window.
The moment she did, she was met with Shane’s usual charming, but utterly insincere,smile.
These days, it’s reallyhardto get a chance to see you.”
He smirked.
Sierra didn’t respond.
She simply watched him with wary eyes,
Shanemight look harmless now, but he had never played by the rules.
She had suffered at his hands too many times to let her guard down.
Seeing her tense expression, Shane chuckled. “Relax. I’m not going to eat you.”
“Let’s keep this short. Otherwise, Mr. Johnathan will be back soon.”
His voice was casual, as if he and Sierra were simply old friends catching up.
Finished
“I’mleaving Maviston soon,” he continued. “We’ve known each other for quite some time, so before I go, I have a little gift for you. Interested?”
“No
Sierra refused without hesitation.
“Shh, don’t be so quick to turn me down.”
Shanepressed a finger to his lips. “I think you’ll like it.
Then, with an almost playful wave, he turned to leave.
Butjustashewasabout to step away, he paused and lookedback.
“By the way, are you really sure youknoweverything about the man you sleep next to?”
Sierra’s body tensed.
“Don’t touchhim”
Sheglared at Shane.
Shane let out a short laughandwalked away.
If he didn’t leave now, Johnathan reallywouldbeback, and hewasn’tinterestedina direct confrontation.
At least, not
yet.
8:36 PM
Chapter 229 An Unwanted Gift
When Johnathan returned,he found Sierra sitting in the car, lost in thought.
“What’s wrong?”
He scanned the area but didn’t notice anything unusual.
“Shane was just here.” Sierra said, her voice calm. “He said he has something to give me.”
She didn’t hide anything from him and recounted the encounter.
Her mind kept turning over the possibilities–what exactly was Shane planning to give her?
She hadrefused, but knowingShane,thatwouldn’t stop him from delivering it anyway.
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