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."

caught me

hand it to him-the way he loved his

it if I went to offer them the money," my comment made John face

spoke up, "I didn't do much to Deborah, just tricked

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

his

to look after your parents,

tarnished your parents' reputation, probably got them treated like outcasts," I wasn't aware of

only imagine.

eyes snapped up to mine, "You've seen my folks? Are they being harassed? Damn it, once I'm out, I'll take down

agitated, almost jumping up until a warning shout from

mess you've made

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

hair in frustration, John pleaded, "Ms. Hudson, know you're wealthy. Help me clear the debt I owe to relatives, let my parents hold their heads high.

take him

weren't

it was reserved for

help, why should I tell you