When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 221

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 what he wanted to ask.

I’m fine,” she said 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 expose what the Richardson family had been doing.

So, for now, he had to endure it.

And that feeling–having to hold back–made him feel suffocated.

His expression remained dark until Sierra reached for his hand and gave it a small shake.

Only then did his face ease up.

They finished their meeting with the Richardsons and left.

As soon as they were gone, Mr. Richardson’s expression soured.

“This Johnathan is not easy to deal with,” he said.

It wasn’t just the way 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 his son

They had reached a temporary truce–Mr. Richardson had apologized on Kason’s behalf and offered compensation, while Johnathan agreed to back off.

But this was only a pause

Mr. Richardson had no problem playing weak now if it meant striking harder later

If Johnathan turned out to be all smoke and mirrors, he would crush him without hesitation.

“Yeah, yeah Kason said lazily, clearly not taking it seriously

His father frowned.

Kason had always been reckless, but now he seemned outright arrogant

Did he really think he could touch a man like Johnathan without consequences?

better remember what I said. Mr. Richardson warned. “And stay away from SierraTM

Chapter 221 A Parting at Sea

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. She and I are the same kind of people.”

He was convinced of it.

Sierra’s true nature–her ruthlessness–was something only he had seen.

His son had never taken a woman seriously before.

I know what I’m doing she reassured him. “Your friend gave me all those tools. I can protect myself. And besides–you’re

But bearing her talk about him like that–like he was just another man she’d get bored of–made his blood boil.

Johnathan Sierra called his name sweetly. “Mr. Johnathan….

She still wasn’t good at acting spoiled.

But Johnathan was starting to think she didn’t need to be.

Because every time she said his name like that, it worked.

He sighed reaching out to rutile her hair.

Don’t push yourself too far,” he said. “If things get out of control, I’ll handle it