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The Lost Heiress: Never Forgiven (Sierra Xander) novel Chapter 409

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When the Flame of Love Fades

Chapter 409 A Familiar Face

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Johnathan was about to follow after Sierra but suddenly paused, as if something had clicked. Beside him, Mateo spoke up. Relax.”

There were plenty of their people in the crowd. And besides, Sierra was wearing several customdesigned devicesevery piece of equipment tuned by Johnathan himself.

And honestly,Mateo added, I doubt anyone would have the guts to try anything at a place like this.

Security had been tight lately. This wasn’t enemy territorywho would dare act so brazenly?

More likely, Mateo thought, their opponents would try a slow approach. They’d initiate contact first, build trust, and only strike once they were close enough.

Johnathan knew he was rightbut that didn’t make him feel any better.

Fortunately, Mateo had Sierra under constant surveillance.

Her senior is putting makeup on her,he reported.

That news relaxed Johnathan just a bit.

Meanwhile, in an empty classroom, Sierra looked helplessly at Autumn, who had laid out an entire makeup

kit.

There’s no need for this,Sierra protested. I’m just giving a speech, not attending a gala.”

You don’t get it! We’ve got brains and looksthis is what North Salem University is all about!

Seeing how excited Autumn was, Sierra gave in. If it made her happy, so be it.

Despite being a science geek, Autumn was surprisingly skilled with makeup.

Ten minutes later, she stood back and stared at Sierra in astonishment. Sierra, you really should dress up

more often.

Sierra wasn’t the type to dazzle at first glancebut the longer you looked, the more captivating she became.

She had flawless bone structurethe kind of beauty that cameras loved. A little makeup transformed her into someone straight off a movie screen.

Mr. Yaeger really hit the jackpot,Autumn muttered, almost in awe.

At this point, she genuinely felt like Johnathan might not be worthy of Sierra anymore. A woman this brilliant and beautiful? You’d be lucky to meet one like her in a lifetime.

Sierra didn’t seem to register the compliment. Once they finished tidying up, she and Autumn headed toward the conference hall.

On the way, they passed a man wandering around with an invitation in hand, clearly lo**

They exchanged a glance, and Autumn took the initiative.

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Chapter 409 A Familiar Face

“Are you here for the symposium?

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Yes!the man looked relieved. I just stepped out to use the restroom and couldn’t find my way back

His English was slightly accented. He looked mixedrace. When he saw Sierra, his eyes lit up.

Beautiful ladywe meet again! Do you remember me?

Sierra blinked in confusion.

Who was this guy?

Seeing her blank expression, he quickly said, We met at a café, remember?

That jogged her memory a bit.

There had been a timeafter a fight with Johnathanwhen she’d gone to a café to cool off. She had met a mixedrace man there. Was it this guy?

At the same time, Mateo, listening in through their surveillance system, let out a sharp curse.

Sierra might not remember him clearly, but he sure did.

The two of them had foughtand Mateo had lost.

Just thinking about it made his fists itch. But they had a mission today, so he forced himself to stay focused. He turned to Johnathan and said, Remember that mixed guy we fought with?

Johnathan nodded. How could he forget?

They’d even done a background check afterward. Maddox had confirmed the man’s identityhe was someone with a high profile, in town to discuss investment opportunities. The Department of Commerce had rolled out the red carpet for him.

He’s talking to Sierra right now,Mateo added, eyes locked on the monitor.

He relayed their conversation wordforword.

Johnathan’s face darkened. What a coincidence.”

After the last incident, they’d stopped tracking the manhis background had checked out, and with the Commerce Department involved, they hadn’t wanted to overstep.

But now, here he was againand talking to Sierra again.

Johnathan didn’t like it one bit. Still, he forced himself to remain composed.

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