Chapter 529
Sensing her gaze, Jarred’s deep eyes locked onto her with precision just a second before he pulled the car door open.
The cold, frosty edge to his features melted away at a visible speed.
The ice in his eyes faded, replaced by a tenderness reserved solely for her.
He walked boldly toward her, completely unbothered by the crowd.
Seeing this, Helena screamed at the top of her lungs, “Jarred! Stop right there! What is there to say to her? She ruined our family, she ruined Celeste, ignore her p>
Jarred paid no mind to his mother’s furious shrieks, ignoring the stares of everyone around them.
His footsteps didn’t falter for a second.
In just a few strides, he stood right in front of Sienna.
The brisk morning breeze swept between them, carrying an unspoken wave of emotion.
Jarred looked down at the aloof woman before him, taking in how her slender shoulders trembled slightly in the chill, a sea of affection swelling in his gaze.
The corners of his mouth turned up in a helpless, indulgent smile, his voice almost too soft. “You heartless woman, leaving me behind like that. It’s so cold, didn’t you know to wear an extra coat p>
As soon as the words left his mouth, he took off his suit jacket and moved to drape it over her shoulders.
This display of care only looked like biting sarcasm and pure disgust to Sienna.
She swallowed her revulsion and violently slapped his hand away.
Her eyes were coated in ice, her tone merciless. “Jarred! Did a dog eat your conscience?
For a manipulative, pathetic pretender like Celeste, you’re willing to throw away the principles you’ve held onto for years, not to mention the reputation you care so much about?
Are you doing justice to your responsibilities, to yourself, or to anyone else p>
Faced with her nearly hysterical interrogation, Jarred didn’t show a hint of anger.
The faint smile remained on his lips as he asked softly, “How am I throwing away my reputation?
I’ve complied with the investigation legally and thoroughly without breaking a single law. If even the law can’t convict me, what are you so angry about p>
He understood her rage entirely, understood her frustration and suffocation.
But his hands were tied; it was a cage he could never break out of in this lifetime.
Sienna stared dagger at his gentle, harmless expression, a chill spreading through her heart as she gritted her teeth and pushed further:
“Stop playing games with me. Where did you hide Celeste? I watched her get on your private jet with my own eyes p>
Jarred lowered his gaze, his long, elegant fingers still gripping the jacket that held his body heat.
He didn’t dodge or avoid her accusation.
“You saw it yourself. She wasn’t on my plane p>
Before Sienna could speak, he raised his hand again the very next second.
Ignoring her resistance, he forcefully yet gently draped the jacket back over her shoulders.
His palm pressed down lightly on her struggling frame, the pressure soft but carrying an undeniable dominance.
Sienna started struggling again.
She didn’t want his clothes; just smelling his scent made her want to vomit.
“Jarred, let go of me p>
He didn’t budge. The handsome smile lingered on his face, but a dark possessive obsession lurked in the depths of his eyes,
“Darling, don’t fuss,” he murmured.
“If you keep throwing a tantrum and holding everyone up, you’ll just get the blame me when you results you want p>
His voice sounded like a compromise, but his grip didn’t loosen in the slightest.
“It’s freezing. Keep the coat on, and let’s get in the car p>
It sounded like a question, but he clearly wasn’t waiting for an answer.
Before she could react, his large hands slid down, and he leaned over, scooping her up into his arms.
Completely ignoring Sienna’s protests, he forced her right into the Cullinan parked by the curb!