It was nothing like when she was with him, with all her hackles raised, looking ready to start a war at any second.
Jorrod didn't look away for a second, just staring blankly, his deep eyes gradually darkening.
As for Sienna, she had a reason for not wanting Jorrod to make a sound.
This cousin was a good person. Back in the day, he took great care of the younger siblings, always taking the blame whenever anyone made a mistake.
However, he was just a bit too responsible, like a strict guardian who did everything by the book.
Especially since her dad had given Julian a heads-up when he arrived, telling him to report back if she had any romantic prospects. This time, he wanted to screen his daughter's boyfriend early on.
Keeping Jorrod a secret... wouldn't end well.
And this time, it was nothing serious. Julian was just telling her that he had rented an apartment near AstroTech Solutions, which was convenient for commuting. Plus, the landlord turned out to be the parents of his college classmate, giving him a great deal.
It was good news. Sienna listened, smiling and congratulating him on the coincidence.
Julian then brought up what happened at dinner the other day. He had some urgent work and used the laptop he had with him for about ten minutes.
When he needed it now, he realized the USB drive he had pulled out at the table was missing.
"I asked the restaurant, and they said the cameras didn't show anything left on the table. Did you happen to see it, Sienna?"
Sienna frowned and genuinely thought about it.
She did remember the USB drive.
But as for where it went, she couldn't quite recall.
"Could it have been mistakenly put in your bag?"
Sienna opened her mouth, about to say she would check her bag in a bit.
Suddenly, she heard the slide of the door opening, startling her and making her forget what she was going to say. In her peripheral vision, a tall figure stepped in, and she widened her eyes, turning to look.
Jorrod had taken off his coat and was only wearing a thin black sweater underneath. The tailored fit highlighted his coiled muscles, making him look like a silently approaching wolf.
Sienna froze for a moment.

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