No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 228



The door swung open to a room filled with boisterous laughter, immediately drawing my gaze to the man seated in the place of honor. Something about him seemed familiar.

"Meet Allen, my golfing buddy and great friend," Jefferson introduced with a gesture towards him.

As I scrutinized the man's features, his name clicked in my mind: Allen Clark. The son of the influential Lord Clark, currently at the helm of the Clark Group.

I had done my homework on him online. He was known as a snooker enthusiast, having clinched the amateur championship title.

Somehow, I had overlooked the possibility of him crossing paths with Jefferson, let alone being close friends.

"Is this our little Felicia?" Allen chimed in with a smile.

His voice sounded warm, but it sent shivers down my spine. Despite his clean public profile, if his father was involved in murky dealings, he couldn't be entirely innocent.

Looks can be deceiving, after all.

"Felicia, just call him Allen," Jefferson said as he pulled out a chair for me. "He's the guy to turn to if you ever need anything."

"Jefferson, take this

always been somewhat wary

Without missing a beat and still focusing on setting

Jefferson's words were comforting.

my heart, I applauded myself for relying on him.

I've never seen you so protective of

of me, ensuring everything was perfectly aligned,

a subtle warning to Allen that I

With

wise guy he is, just laughed it off and looked

it

already steered the conversation towards the recent

a while, Allen glanced at

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we do, maybe even more. Her skills are top-tier among the ladies,"

genuinely surprised, "Really? How about after dinner, we head to Jefferson's place

"You play her. Five rounds, and if she wins just one,

was quick

didn't object. Allen