No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 552

Chapter 552

So, it turned out I was being shadowed the entire time.

But why? Was this some sort of revenge plot?

My grip on my phone tightened, my eyes glued to the screen, though no new messages came through.

After much deliberation, I decided to screenshot the message and send it to Ernest.

If Brown was targeting me, and with Susie still hanging around me, anything happening to me could potentially put her in danger too.

I needed Ernest to know I was in jeopardy. Even if he wasn't keen on protecting me, he couldn't possibly ignore his sister's safety.

In such dire times, it was to Ernest I sought help, driven by habit and, perhaps deep down, a trust in him that lingered, even after he'd pushed me away.

No sooner had I sent the message than my phone rang - it was Ernest.

Ernest was the first to break the silence, "Don't worry, I'll have someone keep an eye

in a way I couldn't quite explain,

I played it tough. "It's not about me needing protection. I'm worried

on the other end,

seconds before I

snooker girl' at our first encounter, and I'd only played at Jefferson's place. Besides, with Jefferson's recent troubles, and my visit to see him, it made sense that Brown was tailing me. Ernest hummed in acknowledgment, "Jefferson is just the trigger. They're targeting you

me,

Q was infamous; their boss being humiliated was a stain on their reputation, and they'd surely seek revenge. Ernest didn't respond directly, merely stating, "You might have to miss Jefferson's game and head back home soon."

urged me to come, and now that I'd

what are you playing at?" I asked,

that they've got their eyes on

think... no, because they've mistaken me

saying, "Don't be scared. They won't really harm you. At most, they'll use you to get

words only made

evading my questions. I'm asking you again, did they target me because of what

around the bush this time, "Not entirely." "What do you mean, 'not entirely"?" I was genuinely

the chance," Ernest paused before continuing, "Don't tell Susie about this, and...you might want to let her spend time