No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 120



This story is true. The person who used to call him that was long ago kicked out of his circle and even driven out of Seabreeze City by him. Conrad is incredibly petty. Luckily, he doesn't wield much power, or else anyone who crossed him wouldn't stand a chance.

In ancient times, he would have been the treacherous advisor whispering poison into the emperor's ear.

Haley's face darkened, clearly understanding that my words about Conrad were also a slight against her. She flushed with anger. "Felicia, how could you say such things about him? He was someone you once loved. Not bad-mouthing your ex is the least you could do out of decency. I can't believe you'd stoop so low."

Defending her man, huh?

"Decency?" I smirked. "That's only for those who deserve it. Ms. Perez here was caught up with her husband's brother while still married, and flirting with someone else's fiancé while pregnant with her late husband's child. Do you honestly think you deserve any decency from me?"

Haley's face turned from red to white in an instant. "What are you talking about?"

"Your own words, Ms. Perez. If anyone's spreading lies, it's you," I said, pausing to lock eyes with her. "You spilled it all at the diner, remember?" Haley fell silent, deflated like a punctured balloon.

to gather herself, her voice quivering. "He came onto me, it

It takes two to tango," I didn't let up for

so if I wanted her out of my life

ruined me. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be

whether from genuine

I wasn't worried. We were in a lobby, surrounded by security cameras. I hadn't laid a finger on her, so even if something happened, it wouldn't be

pondered her words about Conrad ruining her, about how her in-laws despised her after her

clicked, and my heart sank.

say something, but snapped her mouth shut

Holding back secrets, maybe?

hesitated, the more curious I got. "Why won't you talk, Ms. Perez? Can't speak, or are you

issue. I came here because Ms. Hudson has a

here to confront me about the incident with Conrad. "You mean when I cracked Conrad's skull, right?" I said

badly injured, needed