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?"

brilliant and capable. But, in actual fact, you are just

hate you,

you're wrong.

ran cold, then surged to his head, making his

didn't even harbor the slightest feelings for him. But her willingness to marry him and

followed him secretly for over two months. Not only was he

death in the basement. As she remembered his silent last words, she

before his death, he communicated with me via Morse code to tell me

wasn't to prepare any damn birthday present for Jameson. Rather, it was so that I could

fiery gaze on Amber. His heart was racing, and he

felt that his so-called love was just a

and time again, she sacrificed herself

if he was

suffering or to pull her out

was useless. He was just

with you." Amber's bloodshot eyes were full of hatred. Her every word pierced through Carl's heart. 'I came to Kontina to get married to you only to win your trust so that you would let

kept evidence of Jameson's heinous crimes throughout the years in that cross around your

when I seduced you and invited you to bed with me, it was only