No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 53



Conrad lounged in his chair, sharply dressed in a black suit, a white shirt, and a tie with stars. I had given him that tie for his birthday last year. He never wore it, and he probably wasn't fond of it. Yet, he was donning the tie again after we parted ways.

Conrad's expression was grim, his gaze fixed on me, harboring a fierce intensity.

I knew what was irking him, but I calmly initiated, "What can I do for you, Mr. Wagner?"

"Where have you been these days?" His tone was icy.

"Taking my holiday!" I responded, deliberately missing his point.

Conrad's fingers twitched on the desk. "I mean, where did you go?"

"Galaxy Harbor!" I had nothing to hide, so I told him straight.

His brows furrowed more tightly, a hint of confusion flickering in his eyes, clearly clueless about Galaxy Harbor.

It was a small, obscure town. Why would Conrad know of it?

But if he had cared, he would have known. I had mentioned it was my birthplace, where my parents always dreamed of taking me.

because he never truly cared about me, and my words never mattered

there

question almost made me laugh. And I did laugh, nodding lightly with

go off the grid? Couldn't even send a text back?"

my lips. "That's my

"Yes, you can say that, but the company has rules. Employees can't just disappear

any work?"

of Ernest's chin brushing against my nose, his Adam's apple moving in the same

Ernest's was a bit larger,

Conrad pointed at me, "are you saying that wasn't

my holiday or not, the lighting issue would have been there. And once I knew

was supposed to be off for ten days but returned after

and fell silent, then nodded reluctantly. "But it's your

solution to ensure the

knew my capabilities and stubbornness. He nodded, "Fine, I'll give you

finish his

he meant

for

,"If it's not completedet

all the

you afford that?" His voice suddenly