No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Does she really want the amusement park? Does this woman actually think it's a gold mine?

"No way," I flatly refused.

"Why not?" Haley Perez asked me.

I didn't respond, so she continued, "Is it because Conrad Wagner gave it to you?"

She really had a drama unfolding in her mind.

"Didn't you listen to what President Wagner said at the opening ceremony?" I reminded her.

Haley just laughed mockingly, "Those were just words to deceive the public."

Arguing with someone so unreasonable was pointless, so instead of continuing, I asked, "Tell me, why do you want the amusement park so badly?"

"Because it's a cash cow. With it, I won't have to worry about my future," Haley's response sounded grounded.

From her reactions, her words seemed to ring true, but I knew it wasn't that simple.

"Haley, you want something but you're not being honest. How do you expect me to say yes to your request?" I pointed out bluntly.

Her eyes narrowed. "You really want to hear the truth?"

I didn't even respond; instead, I turned to leave, but she grabbed me again, "The truth is, I want to take what's yours."

That was brutally honest.

I studied her, "I don't remember us knowing each other or having any interactions before. Why would you want to take what's mine?"

Haley gave a bitter smirk and said, "You really don't remember, do you?"

I was confused. "Don't remember what?"

"When we were in school, you were always in the spotlight, winning numerous awards. I guess you don't remember those, do you?" She was right, but I didn't even know her back then.

"You also participated in a debate competition where your team won first place, and you were awarded the best debater... The theme of that debate was public versus private. I was there too," Haley said, her gaze drifting off into her memories.

I only had a vague recollection of that debate; the specifics were lost on me.

Back in school, not only did I participate in debates, but I was also involved in speeches and various talent competitions. Looking back, I was indeed outstanding.

"Let me guess, I beat you?" I asked, half-jokingly.

Haley laughed too, but it was a coldThis belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

laugh, "Yes, you won... I lost the competition, disappointed my school and teachers, and was

criticized by everyone, saying I was

only good in my own backyard."

I didn't realize we had such a history, and I couldn't help but smile sarcastically. "So, you've held a grudge against me since then?"

"Felicia Hudson, you excel in

everything. Even after your parents

passed away, you still managed to find a new life with the Wagner family. refuse to believe I can't win over you in anything. That's why I want the amusement park. Besides securing my future, winning it would mean I've beaten you," Haley stated clearly.

"I refuse to believe that my life is just about losing to you," she looked me straight in the eye.

"What if I don't give you that chance?" I wasn't swayed by her words.

There are things I might let go of, not to accommodate her, but because I no longer want them.

But the amusement park is different. It holds my father's love for me.

Even though he wasn't involved in its conception, if it weren't for a suggestion he made, I wouldn't have proposed building this amusement park, and it wouldn't exist.

Moreover, I've put too much into this amusement park; how could I possibly hand it over to Haley?

Besides, considering the value of the amusement park, how is Haley even a match for it?

"Felicia, just give me the amusement park, and I promise I'll never appear in your life again. I'll even go out of my way to avoid you," she offered.

I chuckled softly, "And if I don't?"

A venomous coldness flickered in Haley's eyes, "Then we'll both sink into the mire together."