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

was confident my threat held enough weight to make Louis think

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

I received an unexpected call from Karina.

out for a walk. Besides, I had no desire to ‘discuss’

beans about everything after they left my place a few

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

good time,” I declined flatly.

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

skipped a beat

be so sure Serena and

would want to do, but why was Karina the one reaching out

are you?” I finally found my voice after a while.

your place. Head right when you come out. I’m

look after the

dressed in a white tank top and light blue denim shorts. Her figure

a cooler place to talk.

a few other nannies at home, I was

secluded cafe. We ordered some coffee and

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

spit it out. How did you find out?” I broke

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

dripping with

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