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

but you've got to hand it to him-the way he

to offer them the money," my

up, "I didn't do much

believe him. "If it was just that, why did she take her

his head,

to look after your

I bet your actions have already tarnished your parents' reputation, probably got them treated like outcasts," I wasn't aware of his parents' situation but

only imagine.

"You've seen my folks? Are they being harassed? Damn

visibly agitated, almost jumping up until a warning shout from a nearby

haven't seen your parents, but the mess

and scams. It was clear he'd conned everyone

frustration, John pleaded, "Ms. Hudson, know you're wealthy. Help me clear the debt I owe to

to take him up on that

weren't innocent in this. They had a part in

money, yes, but it was reserved for

you anything? Get lost," John's last word echoed