Chapter 432
Jarred was followed by a group of highly trained subordinates.
In a matter of seconds, they forcefully intervened in the battle, confronting the attacking bodyguards head-on.
The previously one-sided situation was completely reversed in an instant.
The thugs who had been so arrogant just moments before were completely outmatched by Jarred’s men.
In barely half a minute, the dense encirclement had entirely crumbled.
Only the heavy, ragged breathing of the men remained on the quiet old road.
Jarred didn’t spare another glance at anyone around him.
He locked his sights on the tightly shut car door behind him, striding over and pulling it open with a single motion.
His deep gaze fell upon Sienna, and only after confirming she was unharmed did the concealed ruthlessness on his handsome face finally begin to recede.
Jarred’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his voice carrying the low, gravelly rasp of someone who had just survived a disaster. “Were you terrified p>
Sienna loathed his domineering attitude and resented his intervention.
She resisted every attempt he made to get close, fighting with everything she had to draw a clear line between them.
Now safely out of danger, there was not a trace of gratitude in Sienna’s eyes—only intense impatience and annoyance.
She instinctively took a half-step back, putting distance between them. “I could have handled this myself without you showing up p>
Even though she had just been trapped in a death match and he had swooped in to save her, she refused to give him an ounce of credit.
Hearing this, Jarred didn’t pause his movements. He simply bent down and slid into the car, completely cornering her.
His towering frame engulfed her entirely, his overwhelming presence wrapping around her like a suffocating blanket.
Sienna practically recoiled instantly. “What are you doing? Jarred, get the hell out p>
He lowered his gaze to look at her, a searing heat hidden in the depths of his dark eyes that no one else could understand.
“Sienna, remember this clearly: as long as the divorce papers aren’t finalized, you are still Jarred Sterling’s wife p>
He leaned in slightly, closing the gap between them.
His warm breath brushed past her slightly cold ear, his tone intense and serious, laced with a possessiveness that belonged solely to him.
“No one gets to bully what is mine.: Even if it’s a mess you made. yourself am the only one who gets, to protect you. No one else is allowed to lay a finger on you p>
Sienna’s brow furrowed, a sudden spike of irritation rising in her chest. “Do you think that saying a few nice words will make me let Celeste off the hook? Let me tell you, I won’t. So there’s no need for you to be so nice to me, and stop flattering yourself.
She just wanted to be completely done with him, to break free from this endless, messy relationship once and for all.
Looking at the complete rejection in her eyes, seeing how she couldn’t wait to cut all ties with him p>
A dark shadow flickered in Jarred’s eyes, yet he didn’t back down an inch.
He raised his hand, avoiding her injuries, and used his fingertips to gently tuck a stray lock of hair—messed up by her anger—behind her ear.
His dark eyes locked onto her evasive features, his tone carrying an almost stubborn certainty.
“Either you come back with me right now, or have your man drive and I’ll accompany you p>
The surrounding subordinates all lowered their heads and held their breath; no one dared to make a sound.
Everyone knew that this decisive, ruthless young master had always been cold and detached, leaving destruction in his wake.
Not to mention, Sienna had only brought a few men with her today. If it really came down to a physical fight, she absolutely wouldn’t gain any advantage.
Sienna naturally understood this as well.
She looked up, crashing into his deep, burning gaze, and a wave of frustration washed over her.
Finally, she looked away, pressing her lips into a hard, cold line, refusing to speak further.
A few seconds of a standoff passed.
Sienna had already formed a foolproof escape plan in her mind.
She slowly closed the laptop in her hands and finally turned her face to look at the composed man beside her.
Her eyes remained calm and distant. “Since you like this car so much, I’ll let you have it. I’m not used to sharing the same space with other species p>