Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 326

Sienna’s mocking gaze landed on Celeste’s flawless makeup, watching her like a cornered animal flailing in a trap.

"What do you think would happen if Jarred found out that you weren't the one who saved him in that Azure Ridge Cabin all those years ago?"

Instantly, a deathly silence engulfed the room.

Every ounce of arrogance froze on Celeste’s face.

Her clear eyes—so expertly practiced at feigning innocence—locked onto Sienna, her pupils contracting violently.

"How do you know that?"

That secret was the deepest, most secure anchor she had keeping her by Jarred's side.

During that accident at Azure Ridge, a massive storm had sealed off the mountain, severing all communications and leaving the wilderness completely deserted.

She had thoroughly confirmed there were no security cameras, no witnesses, and absolutely no evidence left behind.

She had painstakingly scrubbed every trace of the truth before daring to claim credit for saving his life.

Relying on that fabricated debt of gratitude, she had kept Jarred tightly bound to her for years, reveling in his exclusive indulgence and endless favoritism.

She was convinced her plan was bulletproof. Untraceable. Unknown.

Yet the knowing, cynical glint in Sienna's eyes right now looked entirely too real to be a bluff.

A million terrifying possibilities rushed through Celeste’s brain, but she forcefully pushed them down.

Regaining her composure, she masked her shock, a sinister sneer flashing across her eyes.

"You don't actually believe that Jarred treats me so well just because I saved his life, do you?"

Sienna remained silent.

Celeste stared at Sienna’s gorgeous, albeit haggard face, and her lips curled into a spiteful smirk.

She knew exactly where Sienna’s Achilles' heel was.

The wall standing between Sienna and Jarred had never been just a life-saving debt.

It was genuine, deeply-rooted affection, nurtured over time.

Eight years. She had spent eight whole years embedding herself into Jarred's heart.

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