No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 559

Chapter 559

"Jefferson's off the hook for now," Conrad's words threw me for a loop.

He went on to clarify, "On the surface, Club Q is all about billiards, but in reality, it's a hotbed for betting scams. They targeted Jefferson initially to secure a win streak in their rigged games and rake in the profits."

I'd heard of betting scandals, but I was shocked to find them infiltrating the world of billiards.

"They can't touch Jefferson now. They've cooked up a new scheme: betting on Jefferson to win, making him the unwitting pawn in their game. They lose on the surface but win big behind the scenes," Conrad explained, sending shivers down my spine. It was jarring to think that a simple game of billiards could be twisted into a tool for such dark dealings.

Jefferson always said he played billiards for the love of the game and dreamed of showcasing our talent globally. If he knew he was being used like this, I couldn't imagine how devastated he'd be.

I felt a knot in my chest. "Does Jefferson know about this?"

play again," Conrad paused, adding gravely, "And if he quit, he'd

Ernest saved him, he's out of the woods. This is all part of

deepened. Ernest had never mentioned this. Was he

just two days away, they can't afford any slip-ups. But Brown's an unpredictable factor. His fans are beyond Club Q's control. To ensure the game goes smoothly, they might target you, using you as leverage without necessarily harming you." My heart tightened, "Are they trying

shook his head gently, "You're not just a pawn to control Ernest.

I struggled for words, "Ernest and I are no longer together, and Jefferson and I are

followed by a puzzling

confused, "Why are you

the world in such pure terms," Conrad's comment felt more like a

that supposed to mean?

with Jefferson, he wouldn't

whether from Brown's fans or Club Q. Falling into their hands

time for stubbornness. I sighed, "Is