Chapter 263: The Heir Appears
โSomething you need?โ Sierra asked cautiously.
The guy shook his head. โNo, nothing.โ
Sierra didnโt think much of it and nodded politely before walking off.
Jose stood there, his expression complicated. Heโd come today intending to reveal his identity and invite Sierra to his brotherโs birthday banquet. He had a bad feeling something was going to go down tonight. But when he actually saw Sierra, the words just wouldnโt come out. Because he knewโif he said anything, Johnathan wouldnโt let him off easy. Seeing the time, he didnโt 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 Hotelโthe most luxurious venue in the capitalโthe doors were closed to the public. Tonight, the entire place was reserved for one event: the birthday banquet of the Wynn familyโs heir. Johnathanโs birthday. Though the venue could hold thousands, only a few dozen were allowed in. 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 uncleโs bribes and pressure. He wasnโt sure how the man had figured out he was showing unusual concern for Sierra. Ridiculous. When did he ever start protecting her? She was supposed to be just a test subject. And yetโฆ 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, couldnโt hide the envy on his face. Only the Wynn 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 awayโHaynes, Treno, Radeonโฆ all top-tier families. He couldnโt help but think of Johnathan. Heโd 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 himโฆ
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 familyโs eldest grandsonโeveryone 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. Their faces were tight with worry.
โYou really think heโs going to show?โ
โGod, that old manโฆ he knows Johnathan never celebrates his birthday, but he still pulls this stunt? And then he invitesโฆโ
Mateo glanced over at Chase and Jose. His expression soured.
Just then, the hall doors opened again. Every head turned toward the entrance. A tall figure stepped in beside the rarely seen Mr. Wynn. All eyes locked on that man.
Shaneโs pupils contracted. There was disbelief in his eyes, followed by sudden clarity. Of course. No wonder the Haynes and Treno families listened to him. No wonder Johnathan dared go toe-to-toe with him. He was the Wynn familyโs elusive eldest grandson. And yesโhe definitely had the qualifications.
The Wynn familyโs heirโฆ Ha. That idiot Sierraโdoes she even know? Shaneโs gaze turned amused.
Jade, standing beside him, froze in shock. Thanks to his reckless nephew, heโd heard of Johnathanโbut never in a million years had he guessed the manโs real identity. He suddenly turned toward Shane, warning, โDonโt you dare do anything stupid.โ
โRelax, Uncle. Iโm not suicidal.โ Shane smirked as he spoke. That only made Jade even more nervous. When this brat says heโs not looking for troubleโฆ thatโs exactly when heโs looking for trouble.
Mateo and the others watched Johnathan carefully. He looked calm. Steady. They finally exhaled.
As Johnathan walked in beside Mr. Wynn, he could feel the weight of every gaze in the room. He didnโt care. But when his eyes landed on Shane, his brow lifted slightly.