Chapter 183



"What's up?" Conrad's voice, chill and boss-like, cut through the tension, the undeniable vibe of a CEO. Gone was the playful banter between us. They say women are fickle, but men are no different.

The head of security, pale and trembling, quickly scrambled over to report the situation. Conrad listened, his gaze eventually landing on Ernest. "So, this mess is due to Mr. Collins' personal vendetta?"

I knew right then that Conrad was itching to take this out on Ernest.

Ernest didn't bite, but Conrad's lips twisted in a mocking smile. "Mr. Collins, hmm?"

"Yes, that's right," Ernest admitted, undeterred.

to pick up the pieces of something that had

clearly caught

it weren't for me, Conrad wouldn't be making a mountain out of this molehill with Ernest. In fact,

at its owner. Today's

his hands as if to rid himself of dirt. "Mr. Collins, since you have personal matters to attend to, I think you should focus on those. In the meantime, let Mr. Wagner handle the

stunned.

essentially sidelining Ernest's role.

testing nearing its end and little left to

ended. All of a sudden, it hit me - what if Conrad set up that earlier ruckus himself, just as an excuse to

an employee of Mr. Wagner; you have no right to decide whether I stay or go,"

about that." He reached for his

Wagner, you're making a decision without a full investigation. Don't you think that's a bit hasty? And..." I paused for a beat. "Even though the light show is almost ready and could

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