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

caught me off guard. As much as I despised

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

Demi. I just tricked her into

that's all you did, why would

away, silent.

you really want someone to help your parents, you'd better start talking," I warned. "The mess you've

Are they being bullied? Damn it, if

his seat, stopping only when an officer nearby barked at

"But

burned every bridge.

pleaded, "you're rich. Help me pay them back. I'll be your servant,

didn't bother responding. I wouldn't even want you as a

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 meant

demeanor shifted. "If you're not going to help me, why

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he snapped. Then, he