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.

to talk to him. I've prepared a birthday gift for him, I'll

warmly, "Great, today then?

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

asked, still smiling,

I blurted out, watching as Dustin's smile

shattered realization

go of any hopes,

"Ernest!"

expression grew even grimmer,

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

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

me laugh. If he knew, why did he harbor

guessed Dustin's feelings for me had developed while he

years away were

tight; I turned away, needing to avoid his gaze, and said coolly, "You're mistaken, Dustin. I won't waste my time on someone or

pause, I added, "Besides, Ernest is in many ways better than Conrad. What do