No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 743

Since ancient times, it seems women have often found themselves at a disadvantage, bearing the brunt of societal woes. In the past, women could easily be bartered in marriage as if they were mere commodities. During war, they were taken as comfort women, and even

now, they're still being traded, treated like goods on a shelf.

It really riled me up. "So, he's a male model, huh? Does that mean he's also cherry-picking the crème de la crème?"

Ernest nodded. "Exactly, they deal in premium goods, regardless of gender."

That's when it clicked for me why Ernest was so keen on keeping his true identity hidden from Allen. Because Sapphire Lounge was the biggest player in the game, and if Allen found out that Phipps was just a façade, Ernest could kiss his investigation goodbye. "But why hasn't Dustin spilled the beans to Allen? Isn't he worried about getting dragged down with the ship?" I was puzzled.

Ernest smirked, a twinkle in his eye. "That's where Dustin's cunning comes into play. Even though he has a stake in Sapphire Lounge, there's not a trace leading back to him. So, he's not worried. Plus..." Ernest paused, choosing his words carefully, "he probably wants Sapphire Lounge to go under."

Thinking about Dustin's ambition, it hit me. "He wants to monopolize the underground market once Sapphire Lounge is out of the picture?"

Ernest chuckled, impressed. "Bingo."

scared you'll dismantle the

Ernest, playing the long game,

in his corner. They're the new breed, the future of the dark industries. If I take

first? Stop him in his tracks?" I

plan," Ernest said, eyes locking with mine. "Besides, I'd do anything to keep him

wrong. Dustin's love was twisted, a possessive display meant to satisfy

in thought. Ernest had dumped a lot of

Phipps?" After a

into Sapphire Lounge under Phipps' identity. But if Ernest was masquerading as Phipps, what happened to the

spoke volumes. I could tell by

ranks. Phipps now a figurehead, wouldn't be

started to make sense, yet the scenario was far more complex than I

Phipps, but also plotting to take down Dustin. He was facing a multitude,

move? Especially now that Dustin's onto you. Will

course," Ernest replied with

okay