Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel 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."

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..."

He paused slightly, his voice dropping a few octaves.

"...I will return the favor in full."

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."

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.

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