No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 651

"Yeah, guys like him, living off women, probably only see the ones with deep pockets and killer looks."

He must have done his homework on me, probably even considered making a move.

"What do you think I want from you?" I asked, my tone dripping with sarcasm.

John met my gaze directly. "It's about Deborah, right?"

So he did know about my close ties with Deborah Walker, and I didn't deny it. "Yes, I want to know what you've done to her. Beyond what you've told the cops, is there anything else?" "Ms. Hudson, I'm under no obligation to answer you," John had the audacity to set conditions at a time like this.

"And what would it take for you to talk?" I asked bluntly.

Here he was, a prisoner, as if he had any use for money. Yet, he brazenly held up two fingers.

I chuckled, "Aren't you worried about stacking blackmail on top of your other charges? Plus, even if I handed over the cash, where would you even spend it?"

His expression grew serious, "Not for me, for my parents."

words caught me off

hand it

they'd even accept it if I went to offer them the money," my comment

he spoke up, "I didn't do much

if I'd believe him. "If it was just that, why did

hung his head, remaining

want someone to look after your parents, you'd better

your parents' reputation, probably got them treated

only imagine.

mine, "You've seen my folks? Are they being harassed? Damn it, once I'm

almost jumping up until a

but the mess you've made speaks for itself," I

Wagner had told me about his debts and scams. It was clear he'd

wealthy. Help me clear the debt I owe to relatives,

to take

was my refusal. Though his devotion was commendable, his parents weren't innocent in this. They

it was reserved for those who truly deserved

you anything? Get