No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 253



"So, what do you think?"

The ball was in my court again, thanks to Allen.

I offered a casual smile, replying, "Sorry to bother, then."

With that, I extended the bouquet back to him.

Allen raised his hand but didn't take the flowers. Instead, he plucked a petal and brought it close to his nose, "Spill it, what do you really want with my dad?"

His question made me frown slightly. Was he changing his tune now?

I had mentioned wanting his dad's expertise on an item, and he seemed keen as if it were a treasure. Now, it seemed he realized there was more to my visit.

Seeing as I was already here, there was no point in hiding the truth anymore.

After hearing my reason, Allen's response was stern, "Then you better leave!"

That took me aback, "Why?"

You won't get anything out of him; he won't give you the answers you're looking for," Allen said, sounding as though he knew

was above board, there shouldn't

convinced me more that I

insist? Maybe your father has nothing to hide?"

aren't you? Fine, I'll call my father. If he agrees to see you, I'll take you

pulled out his phone and

came Lord Clark's gruff

a lady," Allen explained diplomatically, avoiding mentioning

your random flings to annoy me," Lord's

I bring someone to offend your taste?

he'd agree, Lord said, "Some other time. I have an important guest

you're free?"

you not understand English?"

shrugged at me, as if to say he tried his

the mansion's gate, blocked by the railing, wondering about the important guest making Lord refuse even

flickered in

thoughts t

thinking about climbing over, are

BUMS

know who Mr. Clark

father and