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?"

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

just because Ernest saved him,

chill in the air deepened. Ernest had never mentioned this.

Club Q's control. To ensure the game goes smoothly, they might target you, using you

pawn to control Ernest. You're also a means to force

are no longer together,

gaze deepened, followed

"Why

you still see the world in such pure terms," Conrad's comment felt

"What's that supposed to mean? Spit

smirked, "Nothing much. Just that even if you're 'just friends' with Jefferson, he wouldn't ignore your safety. Besides... you always

from Brown's fans or Club Q. Falling into their hands would spell disaster for

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