No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 733

Dustin's gaze was icy. "Of course."

If it hadn't been for him, Felicia would have split from Conrad, and Dustin was certain he would have had his shot.

Deep down, he always blamed himself for being just a step too late. If he had returned earlier, arrived at the moment when Felicia and Conrad were having issues, maybe Ernest wouldn't have come into the picture.

But life doesn't entertain 'what ifs,' and he had missed his opportunity, allowing Ernest to slip in.

"I'm surprised and honored to be considered important to Mr. Wagner," Ernest said, his words subtly cutting.

Dustin curled his lip. "Let's skip the pleasantries and get to the point."

"What point?" Ernest continued to act nonchalant.

"Ernest, I know why you're pretending, but you need to understand you're no longer with the Brigade. You know the saying, 'A king without a kingdom has no power.' Plus, getting involved now only endangers you and those around you," Dustin laid it out, his words carrying an unmistakable threat.

Ernest dropped the facade, seeing that Dustin was here to negotiate, not cause trouble.

"Yeah, I've left the Brigade, yet you all still can't let me go, pulling me into this mess. How could I not play along?" Ernest's response drew a faint smile from Dustin.

because Ernest had admitted

you in wasn't about

me.

had been secretly dispatched to the Brigade

in Houston, had Dustin not enlisted Henrik for the job, Ernest wouldn't have mobilized those under the Brigade's command, nor would his identity have

prompting Dustin to clarify, "Tell me, what will it take for you

'someone' referred to

'someone..." Ernest's gaze lifted, revealing a love

turning cold. "Ernest, you must

using Felicia as

Ernest nodded slightly,

acknowledging Dustin's

ruthlessness. Then he asked,

Felicia. You're pursuing her, fighting over her, just to prove you're

he didn't love Felicia? He loved her deeply, more than he could express. Ernest's denial of his

in, especially when they hurt the woman I love," Ernest countered without

Their conversation reached an

Dustin managed a laugh. "Brigade folks are tough, alright. But remember, Ernest, you've