Chapter 457
Luna let out a frustrated sigh. “That manipulative bitch has some serious backing. At this rate, who knows how long it’ll take for her to slip up p>
Thea added, “Our only real shot right now is for the old man to wake up p>
“Easier said than done. It’s been forever with zero progress. Not to be pessimistic, but it’s a miracle if he ever opens his eyes again p>
Sienna pressed her lips together, staying silent for a moment before replying, “No news is good news right now.
I’ve been applying some new acupuncture techniques based on my grandmother’s journals, and his muscle nerves are actually showing signs of activity p>
The two of them stared at her in shock. “Really p>
Sienna nodded. “Any free time I get, I’ve been running tests in the lab p>
“Why don’t you just relocate your lab to the city? It’s not like you’re hurting for cash, and Azure Ridge is so damn far,” Luna suggested.
Sienna smiled softly. “That cabin is the secret base my grandmother left me. I’m never moving it p>
Just as they were talking, the heavy crunch of hurried footsteps echoed nearby.
The group turned to see Jarred marching out of the precinct, an icy aura practically radiating off him.
He was heading straight for Sienna.
Thea leaned in and whispered, “He followed you out the second you left. He was the one who ordered the voice analysis p>
“Hell must be freezing over. Jarred Sterling actually taking your side?” Luna let out a mocking laugh.
“Probably just because the other party isn’t Celeste,” Sienna scoffed.
Before she could finish, his towering frame stopped right in front of them.
Thea and Luna exchanged a glance with Sienna. “We’ll wait for you in the car p>
Before Sienna could protest, Jarred’s cold voice cut in. “No need. I’m taking her home p>
Thea and Luna didn’t argue, simply waiting to see what Sienna wanted.
Sienna had zero patience for him. Completely ignoring his existence, she stepped sideways to follow her friends.
Jarred’s eyes darkened. As she passed him, his hand shot out, clamping down hard on her wrist.
“If you want me to force you into my car right here, I’m more than happy to p>
A faint smirk touched his lips, but the chill in his eyes was bone-deep. “But if Edo, darling, you won’t be sleeping in your own bed tonight.’ ון
Annoyed, Sienna scowled and yanked her arm back. She shot a look at the girls, signaling them to go.
Catching the hint, Luna and Thea reluctantly walked away, clearly unhappy about leaving her.
Sienna waited until Thea’s car pulled out of the lot before glaring at the man in front of her.
“Spit it out p>
Staring into her cold, indifferent eyes, Jarred took a deep breath. “I’m sending her back to school tomorrow.
The evidence won’t hold up. You don’t have to worry about the police bothering you anymore p>
Sienna raised an eyebrow. “And p>
Her tone was anything but relieved; in fact, it practically dripped with sarcasm.
Jarred accurately read the sheer impatience in her eyes.
His expression hardened instantly, but he suppressed his temper, speaking with a cold edge.
“She’s young. Someone used her. She didn’t intentionally set out to ruin you I’ll make her apologize before she leaves p>
Sienna’s brow twitched as she let out a humorless laugh.
She was so done wasting her breath on him. Without another word, she turned to walk away again.
Dissatisfied with her dismissal but unwilling to trigger another fight, Jarred grabbed her again. This time his grip was much gentler He lowered his voice, forcing out a dose of patience. “I’m sending her out of the country p>