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

off guard. As much as I despised him, his loyalty to his

with money, they'd be too scared to take it,"

admitted, "I didn't hurt Demi.

"If that's all you did,

away, silent.

you really want someone to help your parents, you'd better start talking," I warned. "The mess you've made? It's wrecked their lives. They've probably lost every friend they had, thanks to

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

his seat, stopping only when

clarified. "But

filled me in-Jorian's debts and scams Had burned

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

bother responding. I wouldn't even want you as a lackey.! My silence was

his parents 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. My money wasn't

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

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Get out!" he snapped. Then, he

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