A flicker of irritation flashed in Sierra’s eyes, but she quickly smoothed it over, then gave a small nod.
Watching her get into the car with Johnathan, her face cold and distant, White felt immensely satisfied.
Things on Sierra’s end were under control now. The only thing left was figuring out how to get her away from Johnathan.
She wasn’t wrong — Johnathan was incredibly capable. Spiriting someone away without a trace wouldn’t be easy.
But White had been planning this for too long to let “impossible” stop him. He already had a plan.
In the car, Sierra and Johnathan didn’t say a single word. The tension between them was so heavy that even the driver could feel it.
Back at the estate, once they were in their room, Johnathan checked everything carefully. Only after making sure the room was secure did they finally relax.
Sierra spoke quickly.
“Did you hear our conversation today? He said his lab is on a private island.”
Their goal wasn’t just to take White down — they wanted to dismantle his entire organization.
“I heard. He Chenzhou and I have already been investigating. We’ve almost confirmed the location.”
A private island in international waters — combined with the general area White mentioned — gave them a solid lead. Now they just needed to gather solid evidence.
“Good.”
Sierra let out a sigh of relief. All their pretending hadn’t been in vain.
“I got word today — the guy with the implant is already showing signs of neurological disturbance.”
That chip was dangerous.
Sierra scowled.
“Whoever’s behind this research deserves to rot.”
The brain was the most delicate part of the human body, with a tangle of nerves and blood vessels.
To think someone was trying to interfere with it using external means under the guise of “brain development” — it was nothing short of aggressive assault.
“So, in the next few days, I should act more emotionally unstable.”
Sierra had been putting on the performance of a lifetime just to keep up the charade.
“You’ve worked so hard.”
Johnathan’s heart ached. He hadn’t wanted her involved in something so dangerous, but with White targeting her directly, there was no way around it.
“I don’t think it’s hard at all. Honestly, watching him run in circles has been pretty satisfying.”
White had spent so long in the shadows, constantly making trouble for them.
Now, the tables had turned. It was finally White’s turn to suffer.
And just thinking about taking down White and his organization completely made everything worth it.
Those drugs, those chips — they never should’ve existed.
“That Nate guy knows a lot. I think we should get him under control.”
Sierra made the suggestion.
“We’re already working on it.”
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