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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said, serious now. "It's

much as I

with money, they'd be too

Demi. I just tricked her

"If that's all you did, why would

away,

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

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

his seat, stopping only when an officer nearby barked at

parents," I clarified. "But use your brain, Jorian. This

me in-Jorian's debts and scams Had burned every bridge. His parents were left

Help me pay them back. I'll be your

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

raised him with a shred of discipline, maybe he wouldn't have ended up this

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

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he snapped. Then, he stormed