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 off.

enough weight to make Louis think twice before

for a chat? There’s something I’d like to discuss

afternoon, I received an unexpected call from

time; it was five o’clock. In a little while, after dinner, I could take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I had no desire to ‘discuss’ anything with Karina, let alone meet her in person.

the beans about everything after they left

me out. But if that was indeed the situation,

not a good time,”

Karina’s voice turned icy. “If Neil finds out they’re his,

a beat

Serena and

the Whitmore family would

you?” I finally found my voice after

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

after the kids before quickly heading

white tank top and light blue denim shorts. Her figure was striking, a complete departure from her

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

Norah and a few other nannies at home,

We ordered some coffee and

hard to miss. My emotions mirrored hers, but I kept

you find out?” I broke the silence with

course, I did another paternity test. 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,

words were dripping with sarcasm.

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