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

Chapter 824

Chapter 824

He'd do it.

But what could I possibly give him when I had nothing?

"Well, stop wasting time and bury me already," I said, sounding almost bored. Fear wasn't something I felt anymore-not after everything I'd been through.

"Cole, you've seen it yourself-there's nothing here," I added, my voice steady. "Hayden told me he left something in this spot, and that's why I kept quiet. But guess what? He fooled me too." I let out a bitter laugh, hoping it sounded convincing- This was my only shot-to make Cole believe Hayden had played me, just like everyone else. If he bought it, maybe he'd stop digging and forget about Yara entirely.

"Don't try that crap on me," Cole snapped, narrowing his eyes. "You two are cunning. I know you're hiding something."

One of his goons cut in hesitantly. "Uh, sir? Maybe we should keep digging? Could be deeper."

I rolled my eyes. Genius idea.

"Then get moving!" Cole barked, yanking me closer to the grave as his men started digging again.

They kept at it, going deeper until the pit was practically a crater. But eventually, even they had to admit defeat. "There's... really nothing here," one guy mumbled hesitantly.

Without hesitation, Cole raised his leg and kicked him square in the chest, sending him sprawling into the pit.

Cole roared,

eyes found me again. I stood my

1. on.

huh? Fine. If I can't find the device, you'll do just fine as leverage. If Hayden crosses me, you're

a memory hit me-Hayden once using Lena as a bargaining

you?" I said, forcing a calm tone. "He's already working with you! He kidnapped my best friend, for crying out

and sharp, the sound echoing like some kind

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two were inseparable. Turns out,

hit me he wasn't talking about Hayden.

something

more importantly, he wasn't the one who'd taken Lena. "And Hayden? Where is he?" I asked, keeping my voice

in close, his grin sharp as a blade. "Want to find out? Hand over the

more games.

straightened and motioned to his men.

arm roughly, yanking me

I snapped, jerking free.

me but released

the person on the other end was saying, but his reply was sharp and