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

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Chapter 683

Chapter 683

I stared at Jace's face-so familiar, so tangled up in my past. How was I supposed to see him as a stranger?

But he needed to drop the idea. Forcing a faint smile, I said, "I already do."

His hand trembled against mine before I pulled away, stood up, and walked out.

Later, I skimmed the file he'd sent me. It matched what Cole told me the day before, with extra details about Xander's family. Clearly, Jace wanted me to know one thing: Xander wasn't Hayden. When I finished reading, I laughed.

Around noon, I called Cole back. Maybe he was salty I'd ignored him last night because he didn't pick up.

Whatever. I didn't bother calling again.

That evening, I headed to DracoLux. This time, I went straight to the lobby manager. "I'm here to see Cole. Tell him Ms. Kay is looking for him."

"Right this way, Ms. Kay!" The manager practically tripped over himself to help me-Cole had clearly prepped them for my arrival.

was digging for dirt and wanted to stay ahead

they showed me to, I kept it simple when they asked what I wanted: just fruit and drinks, no mention

as bait, I'd

take long for Cole to

I replied, sliding a check across the

1. on.

it, his gaze pinned on me. "That's it?

someone to spend the night with?" I asked, matching

on leave. You won't see him for a while," Cole said, his smirk dripping

it had to be him?"

rubbed his nose

interested in

a recycled face," I shot back. "I'm not dumb enough to mistake

I'd cut Xander down

sent: I wasn't

flair. Your taste

check," I said, pressing the call button for staff. Send

check, still smiling. "Tonight's on me. Take as

guys and let them sit around, sipping