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

to make Louis think twice before messing

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

I received an unexpected call from Karina.

the time; it was five o’clock. In a little while, after dinner, I could take the kids out

spill the beans about everything after they left my

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

not a good time,” I

“If Neil finds out they’re his, he’ll stop at nothing to take

heart skipped a beat at

Serena and Brandon were Neil’s children?

something the Whitmore family would want to do, but why was

you?” I finally found my

out. I’m under the tree there.” Karina

Norah to look after the kids before quickly heading

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

in. Let’s find a cooler place to talk. Your

a few other nannies at home, I was

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

to miss. My emotions mirrored hers, but I kept a poker face.

out?” I broke the silence with a

didn’t he? Not only did

dripping

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