Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 28

He saw it, his pupils contracting slightly, but the flash of guilt was immediately swallowed by roaring anger. "Did you do that on purpose? You knew she was emotionally unstable, and you deliberately provoked her?"

Sienna rubbed her aching wrist, lifting her eyes to meet his with absolute indifference. "I told you on the way here. You assume all the risks."

She paused before adding, "Besides, I did exactly what you asked. I apologized to her."

Ignoring Jarred's murderous expression, she held up her hands and physically counted off her fingers. "I, am, so, sor, ry. I, hit, you, too, hard. Exactly nine words."

She looked up, a sly, predatory grin curling the edges of her lips. "The extra commentary was completely free of charge."

Jarred looked like he was genuinely about to pop a blood vessel. "You..."

But Sienna acted like she couldn't even see the sheer rage radiating off him. She smiled brightly. "My part of the transaction is complete, Jarred. Don't forget to wire the remaining balance. Thirteen million dollars. Don't short me."

With that, she turned on her heel and strutted toward the elevators without a backward glance.

Jarred stood frozen in place, watching her arrogant, retreating silhouette disappear from view, his face an impenetrable mask of fury.

The blazing anger in his chest entangled with an undeniable, suffocating pang of jealousy, knotting together until he could barely draw a breath.

"Declan," he ordered the second she was out of earshot.

His assistant hurried over from the shadows. "Yes, Boss."

"Investigate exactly why Sienna came to Germany." Jarred's gaze remained firmly anchored to the spot where Sienna had vanished. "I want every single detail. I need to know exactly what kind of situation warranted Maloney accompanying her."

"Understood, Boss." Declan nodded, suddenly remembering a pressing matter, and quickly added, "By the way, you need to report back for duty the day after tomorrow. There's an emergency mission. I've already booked your flight back for tomorrow morning. Please ensure you're on time."

Jarred's attention successfully pivoted, his eyes darkening instantly. "Is Sienna on the same flight?"

"...No." Declan hesitated, quickly pulling up the manifest on his tablet. "There are no flight records for Madam in the coming days."

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