When the Flame of Love Fades (Sierra) novel Chapter 263

Chapter 263 The Heir Appears

“Something you need?” Sierra asked cautiously.

The guy shook his head. “No, nothing.”

Sierra didn’t think much of it and nodded politely before walking off.

Jose stood there, expression complicated. He’d come today intending to reveal his identity and invite Sierra to his brother’s birthday banquet.

I’ve got a bad feeling something’s going to go down tonight.

But when he actually saw Sierra, the words just wouldn’t come out.

Because he knew–if he said anything, Johnathan wouldn’t let him off easy.

Seeing the time, he didn’t dare delay any longer and quickly left.

Back home, Sierra had already spoken to Mateo and the others, asking them to stay alert and call her immediately if anything happened.

At Cloud Hotel—the most luxurious venue in the capital–the doors were closed to the public. Tonight, the entire place was reserved for one event: the birthday banquet of the Wynn family’s heir. Johnathan’s birthday.

Though the venue could hold thousands, only a few dozen were allowed in. And every single one of those guests represented one of the most powerful forces in the country. Just receiving an invitation was already a sign of unimaginable influence.

Shane showed up after all, dragged there by his second uncle’s bribes and pressure. He wasn’t sure how the man had figured out he was showing unusual concern for Sierra.

Ridiculous. When did I ever start protecting her?

She was supposed to be just a test subject. And yet… here he was.

Seeing the tight security at every turn, he let out a low laugh.

So this is what a centuries–old family looks like when it flexes.

Jade, standing beside him, couldn’t hide the envy on his face. Only the Wynk family could pull off something like this, with such blatant disregard for subtlety.

Inside, the hall was already filling up.

Shane scanned the room and recognized faces right away–Haynes, Treno, Radeon… all top–tier families.

He couldn’t help but think of Johnathan.

He’d already found out Johnathan had close ties with the Haynes and Treno families. Both had stepped in during the Maviston incident.

What the hell is his background? To get those people to move for him…

Would Johnathan show up tonight?

Time passed. The guests had all arrived. But the birthday boy? Still missing.

Quiet murmurs filled the room. Everyone knew exactly what this banquet meant.

The Wynn family’s eldest grandson–everyone had heard of him, but no one had ever seen him. The fact that Mr. Wynn was publicly throwing such a lavish event made his importance clear.

People began casting glances at Chase and his son. No one could guess what was going through their minds.

Maten and the others huddled off to one side. They weren’t mineline and their faces were tight with warry

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No wonder Johnathan dared go toe–to–toe with him.