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.

him. I've prepared a birthday gift for him, I'll see if he likes it," I suggested,

smiled warmly, "Great, today then? We could

"Yes, today. But I'll be bringing someone with

still

blurted out, watching as Dustin's smile

moment of shattered realization was painful

knew how he felt about me; Jacqueline had hinted as much. So, bringing pain now, to make him let go of any hopes, was perhaps for

"Ernest!"

expression grew even grimmer,

what you're trying to say, but I'm not joking about my happiness, nor am I acting out of spite,"

was etched with a look of heartbreak, "But I can't believe you'd get over Rad that

he knew, why did he

I guessed Dustin's feelings for me had

his years away were

thought made my chest feel tight; I turned away, needing to avoid his gaze, and said coolly, "You're mistaken, Dustin. I won't waste my time

in many ways better than Conrad. What do