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?"

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

stunned. Conrad's tone grew heavier, "Felicia, don't think that just because Ernest saved him, he's out of the woods. This is

deepened. Ernest had never

But Brown's an unpredictable factor. His fans are beyond Club Q's control. To ensure the game goes smoothly,

a pawn to control Ernest. You're also a

struggled for words, "Ernest and I are no longer

deepened, followed by a puzzling

was confused, "Why are you

terms," Conrad's comment felt more

frowned, "What's that supposed to mean?

you're 'just friends' with Jefferson, he wouldn't

understood his underlying message: I was in danger, whether from Brown's fans or Club Q. Falling into their hands would spell disaster

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