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?"

like you're brilliant and capable. But, in actual fact, you are just a

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

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

cold, then surged to his head,

likely didn't even harbor the slightest feelings for him. But her willingness

Not only was he my comrade, but he was also my only hope within The Millennium to

basement. As she remembered

piece of evidence. Right before his death, he communicated with me via Morse

damn birthday present for Jameson. Rather, it was so

stood a few steps away, fixing his fiery gaze on Amber. His heart was racing, and he

love was just a

again, she sacrificed herself

as if he was capable of doing anything. Yet, he was unable to rescue the

out of her suffering or

just

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 down your

that

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