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.

my suspicions,

mess. It's his way of

was both ironic and laughable. They used to

Was that also to protect me?" I still

not want to do anything, but I needed

forced smile, "Your relationship with him isn't something I should

whether it's Ernest, me, or even Jefferson, we all want to protect you," Conrad

changed. He was not just defending his actions but was also fair

to protect me,

you to Dustin Wagner's place for now. Stay there until we sort things out here, then we'll come for you," Conrad said

plan and kept me

in this chaos. So, leaving was like removing a burden off their shoulders. I

opened the car

up the car, I spotted the police coming out, escorting

Henrik's face showed no fear, only

him, he's always had this deceptive charm-looks friendly, but there's something fierce

to jail this time?" I asked

Ernest handed over