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

Chapter 647

Of course. A guy like him-a leech who targets women-would have a knack for spotting wealthy, attractive targets.

If Jorian recognized me, he'd already done his homework. He might've even targeted me before.

"What do you think I'm here for?" I asked, letting the sarcasm drip.

Jorian didn't flinch. "It's about Demi, right?"

So, he knew. No point playing dumb. "Yeah," I said. "What did you do to her? And don't give me the I want the truth."

cop version-

"I'm not obligated to tell you anything," he replied smoothly, like he thought he still had some leverage.

I raised a brow. "Then what'll it take for you to talk?"

Honestly, he was in no position to negotiate. Even if I offered him cash, he wouldn't be able to spend it from behind bars. But he held up two fingers.

I let out a sharp laugh. "Seriously? Aren't you worried about adding extortion to your rap sheet? And even if I gave you the cash, you can't spend it behind bars."

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he said, serious now. "It's for my

much as I despised

doorstep with money, they'd be

"I didn't hurt Demi.

all you did, why

away, silent.

talking," I warned. "The mess you've made?

met my parents? Are they being bullied? Damn it, if I ever get

nearly jumped out of his seat, stopping only when an officer nearby barked at him to

clarified. "But use your brain,

debts and scams Had burned every bridge. His parents were left to

rich. Help me pay them back. I'll be

I wouldn't even want you as a lackey.! My

was almost admirable, but they weren't entirely innocent. If they'd raised him with a shred of discipline, maybe he wouldn't have ended up this way-dragging everyone down with him.

he realized I wasn't going to budge, his demeanor shifted. "If you're

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