No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 154



Living with the Wagner family over the years has given me a deep understanding of Herschel's character and disposition.

He always kept his personal and professional life separate, and even Conrad wasn't spared from punishment if he messed up or made a mistake under Herschel's watchful eye.

The recent report I received flashed through my mind, Conrad was still aggressively poaching clients, showing no signs of stopping despite the warnings. "It seems Herschel's warning fell on deaf ears," I couldn't help but remark.

Dustin, picking up on the undercurrents in my voice, said, "Has Rad not backed down yet?"

"No, he seems determined to run my company into the ground," I admitted, my voice trembling with emotion.

I couldn't bring myself to be angry.

After all, my actions had put the company and even our clients at risk. This was no small misdeed.

"He's being reckless. I'll talk to my dad about this," Dustin said, anger evident in his tone.

I've prepared a birthday gift for him, I'll see if he likes it," I suggested, lighting up Dustin's

warmly, "Great, today then?

I hesitated, "Yes, today. But

Dustin asked, still smiling, "A

my boyfriend," I blurted out, watching as

realization

he felt about me; Jacqueline had hinted as much. So, bringing pain now, to make him let go of any hopes, was perhaps for the best. It took him a few seconds to find his

"Ernest!"

grew even grimmer,

not joking about my happiness, nor am I acting out of spite," I said, even though

of heartbreak, "But I can't believe you'd get over Rad that

almost made me laugh. If he knew,

for me

his years away were also because

and said coolly, "You're mistaken, Dustin. I won't waste my time

added, "Besides, Ernest is in many ways