No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 585

Henrik tugged at my hand with a pout, "Really, that's what this is about? You know, Ernest here is as loyal as they come. You had no idea, did you?"

In such a tense moment, Henrik actually started chatting about this.

"Ernest, you leave this woman, then parade another one around, thinking you can confuse me and spare her from my wrath? You really think I'm that dumb?" His words made my heart skip a beat. I glanced at Ernest, who remained silent.

Henrik, ever the chatterbox, continued, "Girl, you probably don't know how faithful this man has been. He once had a dog, and after it passed away, he never got another. He wouldn't even look at another dog on the street. So, once he gives his love, he doesn't share it with anyone else."

He curved his lips slightly, "Isn't that right, Ernest?"

My throat felt constricted, like something was choking me. I understood Henrik's point; Ernest's brief split from me and his engagement to Yolande were all an act to protect me from Henrik's harm.

My heart felt like it was being hammered. I looked at Ernest, waiting for his response.

But he said nothing, just coldly stared at Henrik, "Are you done?"

"Done. Now it's your turn," Henrik grinned, "Don't you think you owe an explanation to the lady here? Otherwise, she might get the wrong idea."

Ernest still didn't speak, and I couldn't hold back anymore. I grabbed his hand, "Ernest, is it... is it true, what Henrik said?"

Bang!

Ernest could answer, a deafening noise

flew, fists clashed,

but also the thumping of a heart

heart rhythm I had

Bang, bang!

more gunshots, a stern voice commanded, "Everyone,

noises halted, and I

It was Jefferson.

held a gun to Henrik's head, "Make a move, and I'll blow his

didn't know how Jefferson

to Henrik,

capture the king

truer. All of Henrik's men

Henrik remained unfazed, "Ernest, resorting

so you don't deserve clean," Jefferson retorted, then nodded

a signal for Ernest to take me

Ernest didn't move.

tovel.

evidence of your crimes and match-fixing to the police. Explain that to

man pointing a gun at me, and you think you can

at him and didn't bother responding, taking me away