No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Ernest's gaze was deep and intense as he looked into my eyes, before turning to Conrad and simply saying, "Take her away." Those three words snapped me back to reality.

What was I doing?

Allowing myself to get swept away again just because of a few words from someone else?

I let go of Ernest's hand, and he walked away with long strides after giving me one last look. Conrad gently pulled me, "Let's go."

Although I was confused, the recent tight ambush on Henrik made me realize this was all a well-planned scheme by Conrad and Ernest. I was just in the dark about it.

"When did you guys plan all this?" I asked Conrad.

He paused before answering, "After I left Houston last time."

That was also when Ernest and I split up.

So, was Henrik telling the truth?

I couldn't dwell on that and pressed Conrad further, "Why didn't you tell me?"

He seemed a bit uncomfortable, struggling to find the words.

had my suspicions,

this mess. It's his way of

both ironic and laughable. They used to be rivals,

breaking up with me? Was that also to protect me?" I

want to do anything, but

Conrad replied with a forced smile, "Your

even Jefferson, we all want to protect you,"

not just defending his actions but was also

protect me, so they weren't in

Stay there until we sort things out here, then we'll come for you," Conrad said

had their plan and kept me

So, leaving was like removing a

car

fired up the car, I spotted the police coming out, escorting a handcuffed

face showed no

this deceptive charm-looks friendly, but

jail

should. Ernest handed over all the