No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 251



I had a sinking feeling in my gut.

But, knowing full well the danger, it was like I was willingly walking into the lion's den.

Still, I'm not one to just roll over and play dead. With that thought, I shot Jefferson a text: "Jefferson, I'm off to meet Allen Clark. Keep an eye out for me, will ya?"

No reply came through. He was probably in the middle of training.

Yeah, training, not snoozing. Because Jefferson was gearing up for the championship, and that meant, aside from his drills, he was also buried in rigorous physical conditioning.

Sleeping in was not in his book.

I wasn't worried about him missing my message, though. Once he wrapped up his session, he'd definitely check his phone. Plus, I had some time before my meet with Allen.

Taking a deep breath, I floored the gas pedal, speeding towards Evergreen Wellness Retreat.

By the time I arrived, Allen's imposing Range Rover was already parked out front. Mr. Clark was there, looking like he was exercising. Whether it was genuine practice or just for show, it definitely beat smoking or mindlessly scrolling through a phone in terms of class.

also signaled to me he'd been waiting

starting off with an apology, "Sorry

his hands and catching his breath before turning to me, "Waiting for a charming lady is

a tad playful. I offered a polite smile in response,

frowned slightly, "Just

hands. Quickly realizing my oversight, I scrambled for an

let out a chuckle, clearly amused

Without

with a

Snother word, he gestured

his fingers,

l

g a

said with a grin, handing

but accepted it graciously, "Mr. Clark, you're very considerate. Thank

only go the extra mile for a beauty," he quipped, boasting subtly about his

Clark, you

an eyebrow, asking,

replied, internally rolling my eyes