When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 229

Chapter 229 An Unwanted Gift

“He’ll have a 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 about that,” Mateo chimed in. Tve been keeping him busy with a few ‘surprises. He won’t have time to think about anything else.”

Mateo had caused 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, Sierra finally felt 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 only on herself. 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 already made up her 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 far as he was concerned, Dickson was useless–might as well not be there at all

With: Johnathan takinglover, Dickson was left behind. He didn’t bother arguing and stayed with Mateo and the rest,

Mateo leaned back on the couch and grinned. “Might as well relax and enjoy this rare moment of being served by our dear

Over the past few days, Dickson had gotten familiar with Mateo and no longer felt as intimidated. He couldn’t help but ask, “Why do you call Mr. Johnathan that?”

Mateo shot upright and declared, “You don’t think he’s a munt? I’ve never met anyone more dog–like than him.”

Dickson hesitated. 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. “And then we got tricked.

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’s how it was?

hat’s how it w

Johnathan and Sierra finished shopping quickly–mostly because Sierra did all the choosing.

Left to his own devices, Johnathan would’ve just grabbed two packs of instant noodles. Those guys weren’t picky anyway, and in his opinion, giving them instant noodles was already a sign of great respect

Chapter 229 An Unwanted Gift

As they were about to 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 was that the moment he left, someone knocked on the window.

Sierra instinctively looked up, and her expression immediately darkened.

As if sensing her reaction, the person outside smiled and knocked again.

The moment she did, she was met with Shane’s usual charming, but utterly insincere, smile.

These days, it’s really hard to get a chance to see you.”

Shane might look harmless now, but he had never played by the rules.

“I’m leaving 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?”

Shane pressed a finger to his lips. “I think you’ll like it.