Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 203 Here you go Josiah extended his phone toward Siemu .

Whats the matter ? Are you really this scared of me ? Am I that intimidating ? Thanks Sienna dared not provoke him.

After all , she needed his help .

Sull , her expression betrayed her .

What are you thinking about ? Josiahs rage dissipated , leaving him looking unusually gentle .

He teased her .

Are you thinking I really am scary ! Before Sienna could refute him , Josiah grabbed her hand and tagged her closer to him .

Caught off guard , Sienna almost lost her balance and fell against his chest .

Josiah steadied her with one hand on her waist , while the other brushed her hair aside , tucking it gently behind her ear.

He chuckled lowly , his tone soft and deliberate .

So what if Im scary ? You still care about me , dont you Siennas eyes s widened in shock Wait a second .

What did he just say ? Care about him ? When did I ever care about him ? she thought .

Josiah cleared his throat , his amusement evident .

Her wide eyed expression was adorable .

It stirred something in him .

Sienna was undeniably beautiful .

And what captivated Josiah the most were her eyes , bright , lively , and particularly charming when she wasnt .

speaking In the past , he hadnt noticed because she used to talk too much .

Now , with her newfound quietness , her eyes seemed to shine even brighter .

are you staring at me like that ? Did I say something wrong ? Josiah gazed into them .

Why are y He gestured toward her phone .

If you dont care about me , then why were you secretly looking up Maggie behind my Sienna blinked , suddenly understanding what he was getting at .

Oh wow Well , well , Mr.

Flynn .

Someone sure is full of himself .

Where does he even get these ideas ? she thought .

Josiah She tried to explain .

Tve made up my mind about earlier , Josiah interrupted .

Sienna froze , momentarily forgetting her explanation .

Taking a deep breath , she pursed her lips .

back ? Gripping her phone tightly , she said .

As long as Rosie gets released , Ill give you the phone .

And … I didnt record anything this time .

I swear Taking Yvette down wouldnt benelit Sienna in the slightest .

All Sienna wanted was for Rosic to be safe .

Sienna Josiaha tone lacked the menace and coldness it carried in the car carlier .

I want you back and be my girlfriend again .

What ? Siennas thouglas free .

Hes that greedy ? | He wants to to protect Yvette and have me back ? Hey , hold on Sienna was baffled .

Are we even talking about the same thing ? Did you forget I have a video of Yvette ? No jossal dad has hands into his pockets , his voice calm and unhurried .

What do you plan to do ? Upload it online ! Go ahead .

Post it .

I dont care .

it intercepted for every one you post .

Ill block it sand down digidly , his lace at close to hers she could feel his breath .

Lets see whos faster .

You alone , or the 170,000 employees of Flynn apoor stdtrued as codd erat formed on her back .

Aint you afraid the all 170,000 of your employers will see Yvettes disgraceful side ? head , utterly audifcerat .

Theyre paid by the Flynn Group to handle its business .

Besides , I can always pay more .

As long as ď ď Chapter 203 theres enough money , a secret can stay a secret forever .

His gaze lingered on her pale face , and a smirk curved his lips .

Dont believe me ? Try it .

All it takes is a word from me .

Any activity on your phone , on any of your social accounts … He continued .

Siennas eyes squeezed shut , her lashes trembling faintly .

Josiahs wealth and power on her own .

But she couldnt agree to his terms .

She knew she couldnt fight Jo The last time she had compromised , it was for the sake of her child .

She didnt want to be entangled with him again , not even for a second .

And now , she was pregnant again .

If he finds out … she thought , horrified .

Josiah , Sienna said , her voice trembling as she pointed toward Maggie in desperation .

You already have a girlfriend .

You dont need me .

Her ! Josiah let out a soft laugh , raising an eyebrow without offering any explanation .

Youre right , he began , his tone light and almost teasing .

Maybe I should try someone new and get a taste of what its like with other women .

His gaze slowly shifted , locking onto Siennas face with an intensity that made her heart race But heres the problem , he continued , his voice dropping .

Ive tried , and its useless .

None of them are good enough .

You , Sienna , youre the only one who truly fits me , he added .

His breath , warm and deliberate , brushed against her cheek , causing her to instinctively flinch .

Sienna stared at him , her lips pressed tightly together , refusing to my a word , Josiah didnt seem bothered by her silence .

Instead , he chuckled softly .

Not talking ? Thats fine , he said casually .

This is a big decision , after all .

Ill give you time to think it through .

But ..

His smile faded , and his tone hardened You only get one chance .

I want your decision , not your excuses .

He finished the sentence with a pointed look before taking her hand firmly in his .

Sienna blinked in surprise .

Where are we going ? Is he planning to drag me off right now ! she wondered nervously .

Josiah glanced at her , seemingly amused by her anxious reaction .

Youre so impatient , he said , shaking his head .

Relax .

I meant what I said .

Ill give you time .

But since I brought you here , its only fair I take you back .

It was late , and Josiah wasnt about to leave her alone .

The night posed its own dangers , especially for a young woman .

Sienna had only recently arrived in Jeiacrity and had already experienced two accidents .

Tll take you home , he added , leading her out of the grand hall .

Mr.

Flynn … Wait … Before they reached the exit , Maggie came rushing up behind them , out of breath and visibly distressed .

The cast a pitiful glance in his direction .

Her eyes darted to Sienna , jealousy flashing behind her carefully constructed innocent expression .

Are we Yes , Josiah replied , nodding .

We are .

He tightened his hold on Siennas hand , pulling her closer .

Sienna and I , that is .

Youre not included .

Maggies face paled , her heavy y makeup doing little to hide her shock Her lip quivered , and tears began streaming down her cheeks .

But but , Mr.

Flynn , you said I was your girlfriend .

Are you just going to leave me Josiahs now furrowed deeply as he suppressed a sigh East Entertainments manager actually hired someone this clueless ! Shes this naive ! Did she really take my joke seriously and think she was my girlfriend he thought incredulously For the record , he didnt even know her before today .

Chapter 203 Realizing Maggie hadnt caught on to his plan to rile up Sienna , Josiah grew impatient .

It proved to be somewhat effective .

At least , Sienna secretly looked into Maggie .

Fine .

he said flatly .

Then let me make it official .

Were breaking up .

Without giving her a chance to respond , he resumed walking , his grip on Sienna unwavering .

Hey … Sienna protested , glancing back at Maggie , who had broken into full blown sobs .

She looked up at Josiah , her eyes wide with disbelief .

What a jerk , she thought .

Noticing her expression , Josiah smirked and glanced down at her , What ? Got something to say ? Sienna scoffed , her voice laced with sarcasm .

Youre so ruthless when youre dumping someone .

So why couldnt you take it directly when I broke up with you ? Oh ? * Josiah stopped abruptly , turning to face her .

Do you want to interfere in my business ! His deep eyes were like a swamp as if they could pull someone in .

Fine , he said , but youll have to become my girlfriend first .

Ha softened for a brief moment as he added , Sienna , listen to me .

If we get back together this time , and I dont mess up in a big way , you wont be allowed to dump me so easily .

Got it ?