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

threat held enough weight to make Louis

up for a chat? There’s something I’d like

I received an unexpected call from Karina.

little while, after dinner, I could take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I had no desire

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

the case, it would make sense for Karina to seek me out. But if that was indeed the situation,

good

icy. “If Neil finds out they’re his, he’ll stop at nothing to take them from you. What will you have left then?”

beat at her words.

Karina be so sure Serena

family would want to

I finally found my voice

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

after the kids before quickly

in a white tank top and light

in. Let’s find a cooler place to talk. Your

Norah and a few other nannies at home, I

coffee and sat down facing each other, lost

her eyes hard to

did you find out?” I broke the silence

was fake, wasn’t 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

dripping with

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