Chapter 350
Jarred Sterling stood by the door, one hand casually tucked into his pocket, his tall frame rigid and imposing.
His dark eyes were as still as a frozen lake—no questions, no visible ripples of emotion.
Yet, it felt as though he had already seen through every secret, catching every subtle movement Sienna Sloan made.
Sienna’s gaze lingered on his face for barely a second before she casually looked away.
She walked calmly to her desk, showing zero signs of guilt or evasion.
Jarred’s heavy gaze swept over her, taking her in from head to toe.
When he confirmed she was completely unharmed without a single scratch, his frown only deepened.
He stepped forward, his deep voice laced with a chilling authority.
“Did you know Celeste got arrested p>
Sienna was pulling out her chair, and she paused at his words.
Then she looked up, a perfectly measured look of surprise on her face.
“Has karma finally caught up to her p>
The corners of her lips curled up slightly. Her smile wasn’t gloating, just indifferent. “I told you the truth would come out eventually. Karma never misses p>
Jarred stared at her nonchalant demeanor, the darkness in his eyes thickening.
“Did you arrange the witness to testify against her?” He stared directly into her eyes, refusing to miss a single micro-expression.
Sienna tilted her head, her innocent expression flawless.
She spread her hands, completely relaxed. “Captain Sterling, I’m just a simple therapist. How would I have that kind of power? Besides p>
She paused, meeting his gaze openly. “I’ve been right under your nose this whole time. Did you see me order anyone around p>
Her demeanor was so open and calm that he couldn’t find a single flaw.
But the more perfect she acted, the colder Jarred felt.
Jarred said nothing.
He just watched her, his dark eyes intense, while the curve of his lips slowly deepened into a smirk.
The smile held no warmth; it was like a knife being slowly drawn from its sheath, glinting with a deadly edge.
He hadn’t even done anything.
Yet, facing his gaze, Sienna felt a sudden urge to back away.
It wasn’t fear—it was pure instinct.
Even knowing he wouldn’t make a move here, her body reacted before her brain could stop it.
Jarred took a step forward, instantly closing the distance between them.
He was close enough to kiss her forehead just by tilting his head.
Sienna didn’t retreat, but her body stiffened against her will.
He leaned in, his lips brushing dangerously close to her ear.
His warm breath stirred the loose strands of her hair, his voice dropping low like a lover’s whisper.
But his words were chilling enough to send shivers down her spine. “It’s simple, really. A quick investigation will clear everything up p>
The intimate proximity washed over her, bringing an invisible, suffocating pressure.
But Sienna knew that beneath this gentle facade was a relentless, calculated probe.
Her heart skipped a beat, but she unhurriedly took a half-step back, gracefully escaping his suffocating aura.
“Then you better investigate quickly. Celeste has always been so fragile. Being caught up in a major case while battling her injuries… it would be a shame if she suffered some irreversible accident p>
She delivered the final sentence lightly, but it was sharper than any blade.
Jarred’s frown deepened.
He stared at the breezy, nonchalant woman in front of him and suddenly asked a seemingly irrelevant question.
“The suspect you dealt with today wasn’t nearly as dangerous as some of the criminals you’ve faced before. Why did you suddenly have so much trouble handling him?
Sienna lowered her eyes and chuckled, her tone casual and clear. “Who knows. Maybe this suspect was just a bit smarter.
The human heart is the hardest thing to predict. Just because his rap sheet is short doesn’t mean he isn’t dangerous p>