Chapter 237



Conrad showing up was a surprise, yet somehow expected.

Given that today was the day for the final lighting checks at the amusement park, it was only natural for him, the park's magnate, to drop by for a pre- look.

As we caught each other's gaze, Conrad already made his way over.

My hand warmed as Ernest took it in his.

I have to admit, Ernest was nailing the role of my boyfriend, especially when Conrad was around. His possessive demeanor kicked in immediately, as if marking his territory.

Conrad's eyes briefly lingered on Ernest and me holding hands tightly, but his expression remained unfazed, his tone even and calm, "What time does it start?"

The message was clear to both Ernest and me; he was here for the lighting test.

"In ten minutes," Ernest responded.

“Where's the best view?" Conrad inquired next.

Ernest's grip on my hand tightened slightly. I looked at him, and he back at me, his eyes seemingly asking my opinion.

knew the answer. But by deferring to me,

one is the Ferris wheel," I replied, sticking to the official script. Conrad's gaze shifted to me and then

he planning to join us?

let go of whatever we had. What was there to be

not the big final test; I just wanted to

did that

to care, only telling him, "Mr. Wagner, feel free to

feel a cold vibe emanating from

anything you notice," Ernest told

could I possibly notice that

of lights with Ernest was romantic, yet I couldn't fully immerse myself

ex trailing behind us, I couldn't just pretend he was a stranger

our lighting

might have left us. But as Ernest and I approached the

been following us all

though Ernest

overt displays

hands, it must have been enough to irritate Conrad. Yet he still

Was he a masochist?

forgot; he didn't love me, so he

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