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..."

at the office, my superior, but here in the amusement park,

one I hadn't needed to

and Haley's face flushed deep red.

in a flirtatious ambiguity with Conrad while spending every second with Dustin was bound to cause discomfort, not to mention Conrad's potential

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

Dustin looked back at me, he finally nodded, "Alright, we'll

back to work then,"

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

into it. She's just

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

sparked a twinge of guilt within me for perhaps unfairly directing

again, he chose to

brilliant," Deborah gave

on your work, or I'll assign you to

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

dispersed, my

had turned into a tight, sour feeling in my

he had