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 phone was switched

my threat held enough weight to make

can we meet up for a chat? There’s something I’d like to

I received an unexpected

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

after they left my place a

seek me out. But if that was indeed the situation, I’d rather avoid her,

not a good time,” I declined

want 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

beat at

so sure Serena

This was something the Whitmore family would want

finally found my voice

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

look after the kids before quickly

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

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

nannies at

drove to a nearby mall and chose a secluded cafe. We ordered some coffee and sat down

her coffee, the agitation in her eyes hard to miss. My emotions mirrored hers,

spit it out. How did you find out?” I broke the silence with a calm

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, he even went to great lengths to cover up your lies. All to help Neil raise

words were dripping with

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