Chapter 575:

Lise froze, her forced smile faltering. Her fingers clenched around the glass as bitterness surged within her. Carrie, again? Why was it always Carrie?

For a moment, her mind spun with resentment. If Kristopher had chosen a wealthy heiress, someone of his own social standing, Lise could have accepted her loss, walked away with dignity, and rebuilt her life. But no—he’d chosen Carrie, a woman with no wealth, no status, no pedigree. How could she, of all people, take everything from her?

That couldn’t happen!

Lise’s hatred burned brightly, but she quickly masked it with a sweet smile. If she couldn’t have Kristopher, she wouldn’t let Carrie have him either. She’d destroy everything if she had to.

Lise should be exiled to a foreign land, facing the threat of prison, while Carrie sat smugly as Mrs. Norris, living the high life? If she was destined for hell, she’d drag Carrie down with her.

table, Lise reached for Kristopher’s hand, lowering her voice to mimic Carrie’s

her face, his lips twitching in a weak attempt to speak. “I’m sorry…” he whispered. “I failed to protect you. If it really was Lise behind it all, I’ll make sure she…” His voice

guilty, he’d make her pay. Pain and anger burned in her eyes. Stroking his chiseled face, she whispered in a bitter voice, “Kristopher, how could you be so cruel? I have your sister’s heart beating inside me. And yet,

she felt a twisted sense of relief. At least she wasn’t placing all her hopes on him anymore. Billie Norris

lively energy cutting through the somber atmosphere. Albin was mid-call, confirming his friend’s location, when the club manager spotted

been a while. What brings you

“Been busy dating, no time for clubs,” he replied with

at?” The manager, recognizing Albin as one of Kristopher’s closest friends,

settle in. Let me

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