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

Chapter 686

"Returning the favor."

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Xander's reply was blunt, and I immediately caught the hifit of that earlier misunderstanding he had about me.

"So, you just happened to show up when I was in danger? Should I be suspicious you staged the whole thing?" I shot back, using his own accusation against him.

He didn't flinch, his eyes fixed on the road. "I'm sorry. I was wrong about you."

Wait-what? I froze. He'd figured it out that fast?

"Earlier, I overheard that fat guy on the phone. Today's setup was orchestrated by Wayne Johnston of RiverwaveCorp."

I froze. That guy had clearly mentioned Jace...

"You don't believe me?" He glanced my way briefly. "I recorded it."

Without missing a beat, he handed me his phone. The screen lit up, and I tapped the recording.

[Boss, it's done. Ms. Kay thinks it was Jace Johnston...]

My hand trembled slightly, but it wasn't fear-it was disbelief. Wayne had really gone this far?

It all added up now. Jace refusing to let me go must've pushed Wayne to the edge, desperate enough to pull something like this.

nearly taken him out. Back then, it was all about eliminating Hayden, Jace, and Steve in one go. I hadn't fully

can't have me,

him-so extreme-might destroy what he

the part of the charming, warm guy. But how had he ended up like

worse-had he always been this way, just hiding behind

weight of it all settled over me, leaving me

finally stopped, Xander spoke

think was trying

Wait, what?

of the car's blinding headlights came rushing back. Honestly, I'd shoved that moment so far out of my head I'd almost

head-the car barreling toward me with clear intent. If

actually try to kill

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of anyone I'd crossed recently, at least not

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my thoughts. He stepped out of the car, circled around, and

I put weight on my still-healing

free once I'd steadied myself. Then I glanced

and you'll find out," he

sighed and trailed after

while he handled the receptionist. It felt... off, like I was the one who needed help. He didn't even seem hurt. So why were

a nurse called me over. Confused, I followed her into a treatment room.