Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 441

The first emotion that rose in Jarred's chest wasn't anger, but a suffocating sense of powerlessness.

He knew Eleanor and Helena's temperaments far too well.

And he knew Sienna's unyielding nature even better.

Her arrival guaranteed an inevitable confrontation.

Amidst the stagnant stares of the crowd, Jarred ignored the prying eyes of the guests.

He walked straight through the crowd and stopped by Sienna's side.

"Why are you here?" he lowered his voice, a hint of undetectable anxiety in his tone.

Sienna looked up at him, offering a faint smile. "What, I'm not welcome?"

Jarred leaned in slightly, lowering his voice and stripping away his usual sharp arrogance.

"I didn't tell you about the banquet's arrangements because I thought you wouldn't want to get involved in family matters or attend this kind of event. Don't overthink it."

It was his usual gentle rhetoric, an ingrained habit of trying to soothe her emotions and cover up the dark undercurrents.

Sienna looked at his expression, the way he hesitated, looking as if he genuinely worried she was upset.

She suddenly found it amusing, the curve of her lips deepening. "You guessed right, I really didn't want to come."

Her voice was light and candid, falling not only into Jarred's ears but also floating toward the surrounding guests.

Jarred's expression shifted slightly.

Sienna turned her head to glance at Eleanor on the stage. "But I heard Eleanor is having a double celebration today.

For such a rare occasion, I had to come personally to offer my congratulations."

With that, she turned slightly, signaling the subordinate behind her to hand over the brocade box.

Sienna took it and pressed it into Jarred's hands. "Give this to Eleanor for me. A Century-Old Wild Ginseng, just a token of my appreciation."

The box was exquisite and valuable, her manners impeccable. There wasn't a single flaw to be found; she was the picture of a perfectly dignified guest.

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