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.

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

a way I couldn't quite explain, though they left a bitter

needing protection. I'm worried about

the other

a few seconds before I asked, "Is

called me 'the 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

Conrad had told me, "Is it

seek revenge. Ernest didn't respond directly, merely stating, "You might have to miss Jefferson's

to come, and now that I'd barely arrived, he

playing at?" I asked, confused and

dangerous for you now that they've got their eyes on you," Ernest's voice

they think... no, because they've mistaken me for your girlfriend,

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

only made me

stop2 evading my questions. I'm asking you again, did they target me because of what happened with Jefferson

didn't beat around the bush this time, "Not entirely." "What do

"Don't tell Susie about this,

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