Chapter 483
Even though they were at each other’s throats right now, a dangerous undercurrent surging between them.
He still stood tall and straight, showing not a single trace of being flustered.
However, the aura radiating from him was icy, bringing a suffocating pressure.
“As expected of the woman I set my sights on.” He let out a low chuckle, his tone laced with self-mockery and suppressed anger. “You have a quick mind and a sharp tongue p>
His gaze landed on her face, as if trying to see right through her.
“My woman throwing a little tantrum is fine. I find it charming, harmless even.
But those ignorant accomplices spreading rumors and smearing my name online… I consider that defamation, and that kind of behavior p>
He paused slightly, his voice dropping a few octaves.
Sienna frowned unconsciously.
She knew he was talking about the media outlets that pushed the narrative and the influencers who fueled the public outrage.
He was probably also referring to Thea Stanton, who helped her release the video.
She remained silent, pressing her pale pink lips together as she met his gaze without a word.
“The three grandsons of the Sterling family each have their own strengths,” Jarred added lightly. “I don’t have to stay on this career path. Worst case scenario, I quit p>
The office was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Sunlight streamed straight through the window, bathing the entire room in gold, but it did nothing to melt the chilling atmosphere.
Sienna knew he was dead serious.
After all, the post had gone viral far too quickly—much faster than she and Thea had anticipated.
Because of the previous incident with Celeste Carlyle, the public backlash against Jarred was even more vicious this time.
The secretary of the highest official in his department had already made an appearance in the comment section.
She knew exactly what that meant.
She had truly crossed his bottom line this time.
After a long moment, the corners of her lips curled up, her voice soft. “Captain Sterling is truly. magnanimous. There probably isn’t a single thing in this world that can hold you back p>
Watching her completely unbothered attitude, Jarred’s dark eyes sharpened, but he stayed silent.
What he hated most wasn’t the public backlash or the damage to his career.
It was her absolute, unwavering indifference.
Sienna chuckled softly. “You’re so busy, yet you came all the way here. You surely didn’t come just to tell me that p>
The corner of Jarred’s mouth twitched. “Darling, you’re smart enough to figure it out without my help p>
Sienna pretended to be struck by a sudden realization. Pressing her fingertips lightly against her forehead, she smiled faintly Daisy Bridges’ little stunt is known to everyone now, so your superiors definitely know about it too. –
If I’m not mistaken, you’ve been suspended pending an investigation again.
With the Celeste Carlyle incident, you gave vague answers to the public and never produced a real divorce certificate, leaving yourself vulnerable.
Now, with public opinion crushing you and an investigation looming, the one thing you need most… is an actual divorce certificate to completely sever ties with these scandals.
—You came to ask for a divorce p>
Jarred stared into her clear, piercing eyes and asked in a low voice, “Now that you finally got what you wanted, how does it feel p>
Sienna met his gaze, her smile open and honest. “To be frank, I’m a little surprised, but mostly, I’m just happy p>
“Are you really surprised?” Jarred’s tone was dark, carrying a faint trace of bitter resentment.
“Of course,” Sienna smiled openly.
“Even though I knew this day would come eventually, you’ve been clinging to me so relentlessly lately that I thought it would take a lot more effort.
I never expected that in the end, you’d come right to my door and beg me for it p>
She tilted her head up to look into his eyes, unable to hide the amusement in her own. “We can finalize the paperwork tomorrow. Surely Captain Sterling can afford to wait just one night p>