Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 493

Fortunately, the food arrived quickly, and Sienna ate in a rush.

Sitting across from her, Jarred was a stark contrast. He sliced his steak methodically, eating with effortless elegance.

Barely fifteen minutes later, Sienna set down her fork, took a sip of water, and stared at him.

"I've had dinner with you. Now, you can tell me exactly what it will take for you to let Professor Klein consult on Owen's case."

Jarred put down his silverware and picked up a napkin to dab at his mouth, his movements unhurried.

The warm overhead lighting cast a soft glow on his sharp profile, dulling the harsh edge of his post-training demeanor, but it couldn't mask the dominant undercurrent in his eyes.

He didn't answer immediately. He just watched her in silence, taking in every ounce of her tension.

He folded the napkin, placed it on the table, then rested his clasped hands on the edge of the table and leaned forward slightly.

"I can have Klein take over Owen's entire treatment plan. The best rehabilitation options, top-tier global medical resources—all of it will be prioritized for him."

Sienna's breath hitched. A sliver of hope had just begun to bloom in her chest when he suddenly changed his tune.

"But I have three conditions."

Jarred sat back, the picture of absolute confidence.

He knew Sienna's boundaries too well, and he knew perfectly well that Owen was her ultimate weakness.

The only thing in this world that could ever trap her was never romance; it was her vulnerabilities.

And he just so happened to have a firm grip on her biggest one.

Sienna looked at him. "What conditions?"

Jarred locked his gaze onto her beautiful face. "First, moving forward, you must accompany me to every single meeting with Klein's team regarding Owen's treatment."

His tone was even, yet laced with absolute control. "I don't care if you're working, resting, or out of town on business.

Whenever I call for you, you will show up. No refusals, no delays, and absolutely no going MIA."

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