Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 249

Chapter 249

Sure enough, my phone rang just as I had that thought,

This was beyond awkward.

Cole's mouth twisted into a mocking smile. "Guess you don't trust me, huh? So why bother messing with me?"

I didn't have a good answer for him.

He took a step back. "Let's just pretend we don't know each other from now on."

Then he got into his car and took off, leaving me standing there as the wind whipped at my clothes and tangled my hair.

Wow. This guy could change his mood in a split second. Ten minutes ago, he was all about his feelings and wanting to pursue me. And now, one phone call later, he's throwing a fit?

But maybe it was for the best. At least now I wouldn't have to worry about him chasing after me or causing any more drama.

As Cole drove off, I glanced again at the locked gates, wondering who Thorsten's important guest could

be

Was it Matthew?

made me pause

about to call you!" she said, not

can only asked, "Everything

used to go all the time, Signature Soirée. Be

no right away and went with it. "Is Matthew coming

not," Lindey said, totally chill. "He's out and probably

Out all day?

over to Jace, Matthew hardly ever went out. "Did he go far?" I

up with an old friend. They usually have tea and play chess when they hang out,"

said.

grip tightened around the phone. So I'd guessed right-Matthew was Thorsten's

more complicated. The contract my dad left

from Matthew?"

I just thought it was a

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"We haven't had one since you

to blame me,

but I wasn't going to apologize either. I hadn't done anything wrong.