Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2180

The rooftop air was so thick it felt stagnant. Overwhelming pressure and fear made Carl tremble. Even his gun- holding hand shook uncontrollably.

He hesitated to disengage the safety, fearing a panicked misfire.

Even now, with no way out, he had never thought of taking Amber's life. As long as there was a sliver of hope, he wanted to take Amber away with him.

Tragedy was imminent, and he knew it was now every man for himself. Jameson no longer cared about him. At a crucial juncture, Jameson would even sell him out.

Thus, he had prepared himself beforehand. He was confident in his wits and ability to escape unpunished to a faraway land.

Amber had brought him to this state. He wanted to give the woman he loved a wedding-a beautiful beginning. Even a rat in the sewers craves the sun for a moment.

So, he wanted Amber to live. He had to keep her alive. Otherwise, all he had invested would turn to dust!

Suddenly, Amber burst out laughing. Her reddened eyes were alluring.

In a shaky voice, Carl asked, "Why are you laughing, Amber?"

you. You play the brilliant strategist before Jameson. You make yourself look like you're brilliant and capable. But, in actual fact, you are just a hory fool who didn't even know that I've used you

eyes glistened brightly, her gaze piercing Carl's heart. "I hate you, Carl. I hate you to the bone. You thought

No, you're wrong. I just wanted you to join Jameson in hell. Every moment with you

ran cold, then surged to his head, making

knew she didn't love him and likely didn't even harbor the slightest feelings for him. But her willingness to marry him and leave with him

video of Nicholas stabbing and murdering the victim was taken thanks to Wesley, who followed him secretly for over two months. Not only was he my comrade, but he was also my only hope within The Millennium to continue

she remembered

piece of evidence. Right before his death, he communicated with me via Morse code to tell me that the

present for Jameson. Rather, it was so that I could get

gaze on Amber. His heart was racing, and he had to force back

was just a fantasy, a pie in the sky. It was so shallow,

a hell on earth. Time and time again, she sacrificed herself and endured humiliation as she fought battles

all he could, as if he was capable of

out of her suffering or

was useless. He was just a useless piece of

'I came to Kontina to get married to you only to win your trust so that you

in that cross around your neck. You hid

and invited you to bed with me, it was only so that