Chapter 490

Louis was ticked off by my blunt words, but it was evident there was a newfound wariness in his eyes. “Irene, are you really that dense? Have you forgotten how Neil used to treat you?”

He was trying to stoke my hatred for Neil, to reel me into his scheme against him.

But what I couldn’t comprehend was why he believed I’d agree. All I wanted was to steer clear of Neil. Why on earth would I want to get into the mess?

“What happened in the past is in the past. I don’t want to waste time dwelling on it. You’ve got the wrong person, Louis.” I replied, maintaining my firm stance.

“Yes, the past is the past. But the pain Neil caused you isn’t. Scars always remain,” Louis persisted. “You and Neil don’t share any children, just a bitter past. We should be the perfect team!”

Perfect team, my foot. This guy was clearly off his rocker.

I remained silent, and Louis’s tone grew increasingly desperate.

“Do you really think I’m the only one out to get Neil? Even if you hold onto your old feelings and refuse to act against him, there will always be others who want to bring him down. You’ll find out soon enough, just you wait.”

Were there other people trying to get at Neil?

I was puzzled. What did Louis mean by “bring him down”? Would Neil’s life be in danger?

Before I got a chance to clarify, Louis hung up.

his phone was switched

held enough weight to make Louis

we meet up for a chat? There’s something I’d

received an

after dinner, I could take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I had no desire to ‘discuss’

spill the beans about everything after they left my place a few

But if that was indeed the situation, I’d rather

now’s not a good time,” I declined flatly.

your children with me?” Karina’s voice turned icy. “If Neil finds out they’re his, he’ll stop

a beat at her

could Karina be so sure Serena and Brandon were

would

finally found my voice after a

place. Head right when you come out. I’m under the tree there.” Karina hung up

Norah to look after the kids

waiting not too far away, dressed in a white tank top and light blue denim shorts. Her figure was striking, a complete departure from her usual style.

Let’s find a cooler place to talk. Your kids are taken care of, right?” I

Norah and a few other nannies at

some coffee and sat down facing each other, lost in our own thoughts for a while.

hard to miss.

it out. How did you find out?” I broke the silence with a

loved you, didn’t he? Not only did he happily play daddy, he even went to great lengths to cover

dripping

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