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.
I tried calling back, his
my threat held enough weight to make
chat? There’s something I’d
I received an unexpected call
five o’clock. In a little while, after dinner, I could take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I had
after they left my place a few
Karina to seek me out. But if that was indeed the situation, I’d rather
not a good time,” I declined flatly.
to discuss your children with me?” Karina’s voice turned icy. “If Neil finds out they’re his, he’ll stop at nothing to take them from you. What will you have
a beat at
Karina be so sure Serena and Brandon were Neil’s
the Whitmore family would want to do, but why was Karina the
I finally found my voice after a
corner from your place. Head right when you come out. I’m under the tree there.” Karina hung
Norah to look after the
top and light blue denim shorts. Her figure was striking, a complete departure from her usual
a car parked nearby. “Get in. Let’s find a
Norah and a few other nannies at home,
drove to a nearby mall and chose a secluded cafe. We ordered some coffee and sat down facing each
coffee, the agitation in her eyes hard to miss. My emotions mirrored hers, but
find out?” I broke the
didn’t he? Not only did he happily play daddy, he even went to great
words were dripping
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