Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 750

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Chapter 750

Of course, Cole had a demand. That snake stunt and the address were just bait to pull me into his game.

Classic Cole. Like father, like son-he'd mastered every dirty trick in the book.

"Why don't you tell me what it is first?" No way was I letting him think he held all the cards.

Cole knew I cared about Lena, but I wasn't about to hand him that power on a silver platter. "Hand over what Hayden gave you," he said, cutting straight to the chase.

I let out a short laugh. "And if I told you he didn't give me anything, would you believe me?"

Cole smirked. "Now that's just boring."

I leaned in, mirroring his smirk. "Look, I get it you think I'm hiding something. But let me remind you of a little timeline. Back in Houston, you saw the mess Hayden and I were in, After that, I didn't even get to see him before he was dragged off and cremated by your dear Aunt Yara. So, tell me, Cole-if I didn't even get a goodbye, when exactly do he handed me something?"

you

think

chin, his sharp gaze

you're so convinced Hayden had something important, maybe you should take it up

where I wanted it. I didn't know how deep Yara was in this, but

little game. You're making Aunt

you, I don't have anything of Hayden's. If you're looking for something... well, the only thing he

my chest. "Right here. Want me to grab a knife and cut it open

dark amusement. "Is that

silver tongue is as sharp as ever-marketing really is your calling. But no matter how smooth

wasn't biting. Instead, I flipped the script. "If you're so sure I have something, why don't you search my home or office? Go ahead if you find anything, it's yours. Fair

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with unwavering confidence, daring him

softly. "You're

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you I don't have anything, and I've even offered to let you search. If that's not good enough, I have no idea what

Keira. Hand over what I want, and your dear friend won't have to worry

eyes, their malice razor-sharp. "...then Dr. Lane might need