No More Waiting, She Chooses Love novel 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.

That smile was because Ernest had admitted his role.

"Dragging you in wasn't about your identity," Dustin retorted.

Ernest nodded slightly. "You dragged me in hoping to eliminate me. Little did you expect my other identity to become your problem."

Ernest wasn't just any retired soldier; he had been secretly dispatched to the Brigade to combat international crime, staying undercover for three years until his retirement.

Had it not been for Felicia's predicament 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 come to light.