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.

was the first to break the silence, "Don't

in a way I couldn't quite explain, though

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

the other end, not hanging

seconds before I asked, "Is

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

me stunned, but then I remembered something Conrad had told me, "Is it true that you're

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,

me to come, and now

what are you playing at?" I asked, confused

they've got their eyes on you," Ernest's voice was deep

no, because they've mistaken me for

They won't really harm you. At most, they'll use

words only

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

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

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