Chapter 47
“Sienna is the one bullying Celeste! She framed Celeste in front of all those people, and now she’s trying to play the victim. Are we really just going to let her get away with this p>
Eleanor glared at Jarred. “I told you to bring her here to apologize. Instead, you show up empty-handed and look like you’re the one who got a dressing down. You’re out of your mind p>
She stood, grabbing her cane. “I’ll go get her myself. I want to see if she dares to defy me, too p>
“I’ll go with you, Mom,” Helena said, rising to her feet. “If she thinks she can walk all over the Sterlings, she’s got another thing coming p>
“Stop p>
Jarred’s voice was ice. His gaze swept over everyone in the hospital room, a predatory, dark warning brewing in his eyes.
“If anyone dares to bother Sienna today,” he continued, his tone leaving no room for argument, “don’t blame me for what happens next p>
Helena froze, intimidated by the sheer coldness radiating from him. For a moment, she didn’t dare make a sound.
Eleanor’s hands trembled with fury. “You… you’re talking to us like this over an outsider? Celeste is your family p>
“Sienna is my wife,” Jarred fired back, his presence imposing. “She is not an outsider p>
“Not for long!” Helena retorted immediately. “Your contract with Sienna expires at the end of the month p>
Jarred’s expression darkened instantly, the air around him dropping by ten degrees.
Realizing she had crossed a line, Helena faltered and muttered, “I—I mean, it’s the truth. We aren’t wrong. You two don’t even love each other, so sooner or later p>
“I will not repeat what I just said p>
Jarred cut her off before she could finish.
His piercing, authoritative glare made Helena’s heart skip a beat.
His message was crystal clear: no one was to disturb Sienna, or they would face the consequences.
He was a man of his word. The ruthless aura he projected in that moment silenced the entire room, leaving everyone terrified of pushing him any further.
Eleanor watched her grandson’s retreating back, a sudden knot forming in her stomach.
She recalled how, just a week ago, Sienna had told her she had asked Jarred for a divorce.
At the time, Sienna had handed over everything belonging to the Sterlings, including the family crest that symbolized her status.
But looking at Jarred now, did he seem like a man who had agreed to a divorce?
Was that girl playing games with her? How dare she lie to her face?
Eleanor gripped her cane tighter, a vicious gleam flashing in her eyes.
Just then, Celeste let out a sudden, choked sob. “Eleanor, Helena… please, stop arguing. Blame me. I’m just useless.
I’ve always been one of the guys, hanging out with Jarred and his friends. I don’t know how to play these manipulative games that women do. That’s why Jarred believes whatever Sienna says. I don’t even know how to defend myself p>
Celeste cried harder, looking utterly heartbroken. Her tears instantly drew the sympathy of Eleanor and Helena.
Helena complained to Jarred, “You’re usually so smart. How can you be so blind to people’s true colors?
Look at how pitiful Celeste is. She’s so innocent. I’d believe Sienna was a murderer before I’d ever believe Celeste would hurt a fly p>
Eleanor shook her head in agreement. “You’re going to let that woman bleed you dry before you realize the truth p>
Jarred’s gaze grew even darker, swirling with emotions no one in the room could decipher.
He took a deep breath, looking at Celeste as his tone softened slightly. “Stop crying. I never said I didn’t believe you p>
Sienna’s injuries hadn’t been severe. After two days of observation, she was discharged from the hospital.
Fully recovered and back on duty, she checked in with her mentor, Jonathan, before heading straight back to her precinct.
The moment she pushed open the office doors, a loud pop echoed through the room, and confetti rained down on her head.
“Welcome back!” Luna was the first to rush over and throw her arms around her.
“You just recovered, and you’re already rushing back to work. You should have taken a few more days off p>
“Yeah, come look at all the gifts everyone got you p>