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?"

at 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

hate you, Carl. I hate you to the bone.

you because I cared for you and was grateful toward you? No, you're wrong. I just wanted you to join Jameson in

his head, making his

the slightest feelings for him. But her willingness to

over two months. Not only was he my comrade, but he was also my only hope within

Wesley's horrible death in the basement. As she remembered his silent last

"Wesley gave his own life for that piece of evidence. Right before his death, he communicated with me via Morse code to tell me that the evidence was in the garage, underneath the chassis of my red sports

present for Jameson. Rather, it was so that

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

felt that his so-called love was just a fantasy, a pie in the sky. It was

again, she sacrificed herself and endured humiliation as she fought battles of wits and courage with this bunch of

for him, he did all he could, as if he was capable of doing

suffering or to pull her out of

just a useless piece

wanted to be 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

the years in that cross around your neck.

you to bed with me,