No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 414



Felicia Hudson's phone rang in the quiet room, breaking the silence with a clarity that seemed to echo off the walls. It was Haley's voice on the other end, her words laced with a mix of hope and desperation. "Felicia, are you with Conrad right now? Can you please get him to take my call?"

The room filled with the sound of gasps, as if on cue, and all eyes turned from me and my phone to Conrad.

Ignoring the reactions around us, I didn't even glance at Conrad as I replied coolly to Haley, "Did you dial the wrong number by mistake? Why are you looking for your man through me?"

The silence that followed was so profound, it felt as if I was the only person in the expansive lounge.

"He's not taking my calls," came Haley's weak response.

"Oh," I mocked, pulling a face, "So, if I tell him to pick up, he will?"

Before Haley could respond, Conrad had already swooped in, snatching the phone from my hands and hanging up.

Facing his visibly angry expression, I couldn't help but smile sardonically, "Mr. Wagner, acting like this will only make your lady more suspicious that I'm stopping you from taking her calls."

In the next instant, Conrad grabbed my wrist and started pulling me out of the lounge.

Jefferson stood

off!" Conrad snapped, pushing Jefferson

hurt me, attempted to follow, but someone held him back, saying, "Jefferson,

it seemed that despite the day's drama, there was still a chance for

can you please take care of your mess without dragging

faced me, sternly, "You've found a new boyfriend, huh? Then why are you still so cozy with

angry about the public spectacle with Haley's call,

his past jealousy over my friendship with Jefferson, I realized he had been seething not just over the call but over my proximity

jealousy or something

Wagner, since when do

item while we were together?" Conrad's question

disbelief, "Conrad, do you honestly think everyone

but didn't explode in anger, merely dropping his gaze, "I know I was wrong first. If this makes you feel better, then have it your way."

I stepped towards it, Conrad added, "Let me drive

thanks!" I

walked beside me, asking, "Does she

me a moment to realize