Chapter 190. Suite 407

Jared POV

“Hey.” The look of surprise on her face showed she'd thought I'd never want to see her again.

And she was right. I never wanted to see her again but if she was the vessel to be used in finding Hailey and helping her get revenge for the destruction of her family's company, then I had to.

“Hey.” I was sure my expression was unfriendly and stoic.

“I was not expecting you to call me.” She took a seat, facing me at the table of the restaurant of the hotel Denise and me had finally agreed upon.

Denise had wanted us to use the restaurant in my own hotel but I'd refused. No extra person had to know about my hotel and I definitely didn't want Mia going there.

“I wouldn't have called you if it wasn't important.” My response was sharp that it had her blinking, her surprise deepening. I had to play this out better than I was doing. “I'm sorry, I've just been stressed, you know. Trying to get my