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.

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

gaze lingered on 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…”

a threat. If Kristopher truly believed she was 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

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

Albin and Camille arrived, their lively energy cutting through

been a while. What brings

no time for clubs,” he replied with a grin. “By the way, do you

Albin as

course. I just helped him settle in. Let me

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