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.

back, his phone was switched off.

threat held enough weight to

we meet up for a chat? There’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”

afternoon, I received an unexpected call

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

beans about everything after they left my

out. But if that was indeed

not a good time,” I declined

to discuss your children with me?” Karina’s voice turned icy. “If Neil finds out they’re his, he’ll stop at nothing

heart skipped a beat at her

Serena and Brandon were Neil’s

the Whitmore family would want to do, but

you?” I finally found

corner from your place. Head right when you come out. I’m under the tree there.” Karina hung up after her

look after the kids before quickly heading out.

waiting not too far away, dressed in a white tank top and light blue denim shorts. Her figure was striking,

car parked nearby. “Get in. Let’s find a cooler

nannies

drove to a nearby mall and chose a secluded cafe. We ordered some coffee and sat down facing each other, lost

sipping her coffee, the agitation in her eyes hard to miss. My

find out?” I broke the silence with a

The one Russel had done 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

words were dripping

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