Chapter 346
Sienna shrugged and glanced at him, her expression so calm there wasn’t a single ripple.
“The old estate? I can barely remember where it was. Grandpa sold it when he brought me to the Capital. That was years ago p>
Jarred’s gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds.
Her reaction was far too natural, so perfect he couldn’t find a single flaw.
He started to think he was just overthinking things.
“What?” Sienna raised an eyebrow. “Is Captain Sterling running a background check on me now p>
Jarred looked away, the corner of his mouth curving slightly. “Just asking. Why are you so nervous p>
“Me, nervous?” Sienna laughed. “Have you ever seen anyone look this relaxed when they’re nervous p>
Jarred didn’t respond.
Sienna caught the faint, lingering smile on his lips and indifferently looked away.
They arrived at the police station to assemble for boarding, and the team members took their respective positions.
Sienna walked into the building and headed straight for the restroom at the end of the hall.
Leaning against the sink, she unlocked her phone just as a text from Thea Stanton popped up.
[We’ve found the informant. Henry Holden is keeping an eye on him p>
Staring at the screen, a small smile touched Sienna’s lips.
Everything was going exactly as planned.
She quickly replied: [Haven’t boarded yet. Don’t alert the enemy p>
Thea replied instantly: [Everything is ready. Give me the word when the time is right p>
Sienna sent an “OK,” exited the chat, and deleted the entire conversation history.
She adjusted her collar in the mirror, making sure nothing looked out of place, before pushing the door open and walking out.
Sienna boarded the plane and found a seat in the corner.
She opened her laptop to prep for the mission.
Jarred walked in without her noticing.
He sat down next to her, his long fingers smoothly pulling his phone from his pocket and sliding it right in front of her.
“Hold this for me p>
Sienna glanced at him.
In the past, whenever they went on a joint mission, he would always give her his personal items to hold. It was an old habit between them.
Sienna reached out, took it, and casually dropped it into her bag.
Watching her accept it, the darkness in Jarred’s eyes seemed to fade slightly.
He leaned his head closer, lowering his voice with a teasing edge. “Taking my things means you’re agreeing to be with me p>
Sienna didn’t even look up. “I took your phone, not you p>
“Then what about this p>
Jarred produced a napkin from somewhere, his long fingers folding it twice, then twice again.
He pinched the corner of the tissue between his thumb and index finger, giving it a light flick.
The tissue twirled between his fingers, transforming into a white paper rose.
“Want it?” He tilted his head to look at her, the corners of his eyes lifting slightly, his handsome face carrying an air of absolute, justified confidence
The warm yellow cabin lights gave the moment a hypnotic, soft glow.
Sienna quietly stared at his face, mere inches from her own.
He was incredibly good-looking, and every move he made exuded a captivating charm. Once, his, romantic tenderness had made countless hearts flutter.
But now, in Sienna’s eyes, it was met with nothing but apathy.
Sienna took the paper rose, looked at it, and expressionlessly placed it back into his hand.
“Captain Sterling, you used this trick seven years ago p>
Instead of being embarrassed, he laughed.
Leaning in just a bit closer, his warm breath brushed against the shell of her ear you remember clearly. Does that mean you fell for me back then p>
His thin lips brushed past the tip of her ear. Before she could pull away, she heard his sigh-like whisper, “Because I did p>
He suddenly leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.
It was as light as a dragonfly skimming the water, but enough to infuriate Sienna.