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.

Then rot down there!" Cole roared, his anger

again. I stood my ground,

1. on.

"Not talking, huh? Fine. If I can't find the device, you'll

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

laughed, loud and sharp, the sound echoing

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thought you two were inseparable. Turns out,

words gave me pause. Then it hit me he

me something

If Xander wasn't Hayden, it meant Hayden wasn't under Cole's control-and, more importantly, he wasn't the one who'd taken

sharp as a blade. "Want to

pressure, more games. I

I didn't respond, Cole straightened and motioned to his men.

yanking me forward

snapped, jerking

glared at me but released

other end was saying, but his reply was sharp and bitter: "Nothing. Not