Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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,

guard. As much as I despised him,

up at your parents' doorstep with money, they'd be too scared to take it," I said bluntly.

didn't hurt Demi. I just

did, why would

looked away,

you really want someone to help your parents, you'd better start talking," I warned. "The mess you've made? It's wrecked their lives.

they

nearly jumped out of his seat, stopping only when an officer nearby barked at him

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

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

pay them back. I'll

bother responding. I wouldn't even want you as a

entirely innocent. If they'd raised him with a shred of discipline, maybe he wouldn't have

shifted. "If you're not going to help me, why

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