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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not for me," he said, serious now. "It's for my

much as I despised him, his loyalty to his family

doorstep with money, they'd be too scared to take

admitted, "I didn't hurt Demi. I just tricked her into giving me some

you did, why would she

looked away, silent.

start talking," I warned. "The mess you've made? It's wrecked their lives. They've probably lost every

His head shot up, eyes blazing. "You've met my parents? Are they being bullied? Damn it, if I ever get out of here, I'll

of his seat, stopping only when an officer nearby barked at him to sit

"But use your brain, Jorian. This is

scams Had burned every bridge. His parents were

me pay them

even want you as

but they weren't entirely innocent. If they'd raised him with a shred of discipline, maybe he wouldn't have ended up this way-dragging everyone down with

demeanor shifted. "If you're not going to

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