No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 112



"Mr. Wagner," I began, my tone dripping with venom that might have been out of place, "I might just be spewing harsh words now, but I can be crueler. If you're worried, why don't you just send her packing, or..." My gaze shifted to Dustin, and then I added, "Or arrange for someone to guard her around the clock?"

Conrad was clueless about my real thoughts. "Oh, that'd be great. If you personally protect her, I will feel more at ease.."

"That's not happening. I'm not exactly sitting around twiddling my thumbs," I retorted before abruptly ending the call.

Haley chimed in, "Ms. Hudson, no need to be so hostile towards me. I can take care of myself."

"You're perfectly capable, physically and mentally, I have no doubt. But it's always that one in a thousand chance," I said, my words causing Deborah to press her lips tightly together to suppress a laugh.

"Mr. Wagner said on the phone that you need someone to protect you 24 hours a day. I don't think 24 hours is necessary, after all, when Ms. Perez is sleeping, only your intimate person can protect you, right? "I spoke without mercy.

Previously, it was quite sympathetic because her husband passed away early, but now I understand the truth behind the saying 'Even those who seem pitiful have their detestable sides'.

"Mr. Wagner," I turned to Dustin, "since both you and Ms. Perez are new around here, why don't you two get acquainted with the amusement park layout? That way, you can also keep an eye on her."

Dustin was taken aback, clearly not expecting my directive. "Felicia, you..."

cut him off, "you might be an executive director back at the office, my superior, but here in the

was a privilege Conrad had granted me, one I hadn't needed to

at a loss for words, and Haley's face flushed deep red. "I don't need it. I

Dustin and Conrad. Engaging in a flirtatious ambiguity with Conrad while spending

solely for your protection; it's just a convenient arrangement. Ms. Perez, don't overthink it," I pinned her down with my words, leaving no

to look at Dustin, but when Dustin looked back at me, he finally nodded, "Alright, we'll go with

get back to work then," I declared

but protest to Dustin, "How could

into it.

you're safe," Dustin's response drew a laugh

within me for perhaps unfairly directing my frustration with Conrad

then again, he chose to

brilliant," Deborah gave me a thumbs

assign you to Haley's round-the-clock detail," I

vigorously and turned to leave, "I'm on

dispersed, my expression

felt just moments ago had turned into a tight, sour feeling in

hurt me enough, it seemed, and now he had to parade Haley before me