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..."

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

me, one I hadn't needed to use until now,

and Haley's face flushed deep red. "I don't need it. I can ensure my

the dynamics between Dustin and Conrad. Engaging in a flirtatious ambiguity with Conrad while spending every second with Dustin was bound to cause

for your protection; it's just a convenient arrangement. Ms. Perez, don't overthink it," I pinned her down with my words, leaving

Dustin, but when Dustin looked back at me, he finally nodded, "Alright, we'll go with Ms. Parker's plan." That

then," I

left reluctantly, she couldn't help but protest to Dustin, "How could you agree? She's clearly

too much into it. She's just looking out for

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

within me for perhaps unfairly directing my frustration with

then again, he chose

Deborah gave me

work, or I'll assign you to Haley's round-the-clock detail," I teased

head vigorously and turned to leave, "I'm on it. Going

everyone dispersed, my

I had felt just moments ago had turned

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