Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 40

As she spoke, she clutched her head, putting on an agonizing performance.

Jarred's brow remained tightly furrowed. He stared intently at Sienna, his eyes swirling with complicated, unreadable emotions.

Watching Celeste's Oscar-worthy acting, Sienna let out a soft scoff and turned to Mrs. Zeller.

"Mrs. Zeller, my hands are completely empty, and I'm standing right beside you. I think you can tell exactly who's telling the truth and who's lying."

"What a vicious bitch!" Mrs. Zeller saw through it all. "Guards, drag her out of here and break her legs! Let her pay for what she did to my grandson!"

The bodyguards immediately charged forward.

In the nick of time, Jarred shielded Celeste once again.

"Whoever touches her today makes an enemy out of me."

His voice wasn't loud, but it rippled with terrifying authority.

Without another word, he grabbed Celeste's wrist, preparing to drag her out of the venue.

Jarred had a reputation as a playboy, but his absolute ruthlessness and backing meant no one dared to cross him.

Despite the crowd's outrage, they instinctively parted to clear a path.

Mrs. Zeller looked utterly heartbroken. "Jarred, have you completely lost your mind? This woman's evil knows no bounds, and you're dragging your family's name through the mud just for her?"

Jarred's dark eyes were freezing. "Her business is my business."

Standing amidst the crowd, Sienna watched Jarred fiercely protect Celeste's retreating back, and a sharp, stabbing pain twisted her heart.

She took a deep breath, her cold eyes locked on his silhouette. "Hold on."

Jarred paused and looked back at her.

His eyes narrowed slightly, harboring not only irritation at being stopped, but also something far darker.

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