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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for me," he said, serious now.

I despised him, his loyalty to his family

at your parents' doorstep with money, they'd be too scared to take it," I said bluntly.

hurt Demi. I just tricked her into giving me some

"If that's all you did, why

away, silent.

start talking," I warned. "The mess you've made? It's wrecked their lives. They've probably lost every friend they had, thanks to

got a reaction. His head shot up, eyes blazing. "You've met my parents? Are they being bullied? Damn it, if I ever get

nearly jumped out of his seat, stopping only when an officer

clarified. "But use

had already filled me in-Jorian's debts and scams Had burned every bridge.

he pleaded, "you're rich. Help me pay them back. I'll

wouldn't even want you as a lackey.! My silence was rejection

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. My money wasn't meant for people like

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

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he snapped. Then, he