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?"

never play again," Conrad paused, adding gravely, "And if he quit, he'd

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

the air deepened. Ernest had never mentioned this. Was

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

not just a pawn to control

words, "Ernest and I are no longer

deepened, followed by

"Why

pure terms," Conrad's comment felt more like

frowned, "What's that supposed to mean? Spit

with Jefferson, he wouldn't ignore your safety. Besides... you always call him

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

I knew this wasn't the time for stubbornness. I sighed, "Is it safer to stay at Dustin's place, or should I