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.

calling back, his

held enough weight to make Louis think twice

chat?

an

take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I had no desire to ‘discuss’ anything with Karina, let alone meet

the beans about everything after they left

make sense for Karina to seek me out. But if that was indeed the situation, I’d rather avoid her, fearing she might do something reckless.

good

“If Neil finds out they’re his, he’ll stop at

beat

so sure Serena and Brandon were Neil’s children?

would want to do, but why

you?” I finally found my voice

out. I’m under the tree there.” Karina hung up after

Norah to look after the kids

was waiting not too far away, dressed in a white tank top and light blue

gestured towards a car parked nearby. “Get in. Let’s find a cooler place to talk. Your

and a few other nannies

a nearby mall and chose a secluded cafe. We ordered some coffee and

the agitation in her eyes hard to miss. My emotions mirrored hers, but I kept

find out?” I broke the silence with a calm tone.

it?” Karina chuckled coldly. “He truly loved you, didn’t he? Not only did he happily play daddy, he even went to great lengths to cover up your lies. All to help Neil raise his

were dripping with sarcasm.

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