No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 114



I stood still, watching as Ernest made his way onto the elevator platform, calling out to me with a hint of excitement, "Come on, join me up here." Clutching a lollipop in my hand, I eyed him skeptically, especially when he added, "There's some fine-tuning that needs your eye."

It was the same line he used to lure me up there before. And what had I seen then?

"Ernest, it's work hours. Don't mix personal favors with business, okay? Don't try to trick me," I warned him.

He let out a subdued "Oh," but stayed where he was, obviously waiting for me to make a move.

Reluctantly, I approached the elevator. As I was about to step onto it, Ernest reached out to help me, but I dodged his hand.

Just as my foot touched the platform, it suddenly jerked, throwing me off balance. Instinctively, I reached out, grabbing his arm for support.

My cheeks flushed with embarrassment at the awkward contact, but Ernest was already scanning the area, muttering, “Need to get someone to check this elevator. Why's it shaking all of a sudden?"

Silence followed his question.

Ernest wasn't playing games this time. Once we were on the elevator, he began the adjustments while I observed, ready to suggest any changes. But not even half an hour into our task, my phone buzzed with a call from Conrad. Seeing his name, a sense of dread washed over me. This call wasn't about work. More likely, it was because Haley had complained about something to him.

Since he was my boss, I couldn't just ignore the call.

stepped a little away and

that was a low blow," Conrad accused right off

him to elaborate to know

favorite had obviously tattled

I believe I've handled things appropriately. If there's an issue, it's on your end," I paused, "for scheduling

Seizing the opportunity, I added, "Mr. Wagner, I'm quite busy. If there's nothing else, I'll be hanging

schedule to accompany Haley personally," Conrad commanded

have you lost your

I babysit

be fixing?" I

the park's lighting

not mincing my words.

ordering you to do so. Don't worry about the rest," Conrad

on

play the tyrant all you want, act out of spite for your favorites, but I won't join you in

duties at the park. Report back to

paused for a

Conrad retorted coldly,

words, I realized he wasn't

high above the ground, looking over the amusement park,

to finish this project and fulfill a dream. Yet, it seemed I was destined not to. Perhaps this was the regret people talked