No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 120

This story is true. The person who used to call him that was long ago kicked out of his circle and even driven out of Seabreeze City by him. Conrad is incredibly petty. Luckily, he doesn't wield much power, or else anyone who crossed him wouldn't stand a chance.

In ancient times, he would have been the treacherous advisor whispering poison into the emperor's ear.

Haley's face darkened, clearly understanding that my words about Conrad were also a slight against her. She flushed with anger. "Felicia, how could you say such things about him? He was someone you once loved. Not bad-mouthing your ex is the least you could do out of decency. I can't believe you'd stoop so low."

Defending her man, huh?

"Decency?" I smirked. "That's only for those who deserve it. Ms. Perez here was caught up with her husband's brother while still married, and flirting with someone else's fiancé while pregnant with her late husband's child. Do you honestly think you deserve any decency from me?"

Haley's face turned from red to white in an instant. "What are you talking about?"

"Your own words, Ms. Perez. If anyone's spreading lies, it's you," I said, pausing to lock eyes with her. "You spilled it all at the diner, remember?" Haley fell silent, deflated like a punctured balloon.

It took her a moment to gather herself, her voice quivering. "He came onto me, it wasn't my fault..."

"Really? It takes two to tango," I didn't let up for a second.

Haley was like a cockroach that just wouldn't die, so if I wanted her out of my life for good, I had to go for the jugular.

Tears streamed down her face. "He ruined me. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be in this mess. He owes me."

Her body was shaking, whether from genuine emotion or an act, I couldn't tell.

But her tears drew attention, and I wasn't worried. We were in a lobby, surrounded by security cameras. I hadn't laid a finger on her, so even if something happened, it wouldn't be on me.

I pondered her words about Conrad ruining her, about how her in-laws despised her after her husband's death, despite her carrying his child.

Suddenly, something clicked, and my heart sank. "What does Conrad owe you?"NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

Haley started to say something, but snapped her mouth shut when she saw me looking.

Holding back secrets, maybe?

The more she hesitated, the more curious I got. "Why won't you talk, Ms. Perez? Can't speak, or are you just lying?"

Haley bit her lip. "This is my issue. I came here because Ms. Hudson has a problem with me, not to drag anyone else into it."

I frowned, suddenly realizing she was here to confront me about the incident with Conrad. "You mean when I cracked Conrad's skull, right?" I said bluntly.

"He's badly injured, needed stitches

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at the back of his head. Felicia, you two were once in love. How could you be so cruel?" Haley sounded almost like she was his wife already.

But she wasn't, and she was making a fool of herself. So, I played along. "Really? Just a few stitches? He's lucky I didn't go further," I cut her off. "You..."

"Do you know why I did it? Because he tried to force himself on me in the office, stared her down. "Maybe Ms. Perez, with your condition, isn't satisfying him?"

Haley turned ghostly pale, unable to utter another word.

Even so, I didn't hold back. "Now that you know why I hit him, maybe you should head back and think of a solution. After all, as a married woman with experience, it shouldn't be too hard, right?"