Chapter 490

Louis was ticked off by my blunt words, but it was evident there was a newfound

wariness in his eyes. “Irene, are you really that dense? Have you forgotten how Neil used to treat you?”

He was trying to stoke my hatred for Neil, to reel me into his scheme against him.

But what I couldn’t comprehend was why he believed I’d agree. All I wanted was to steer clear of Neil. Why on earth would I want to get into the mess?

“What happened in the past is in the past. I don’t want to waste time dwelling on it. You’ve got the wrong person, Louis.” I replied, maintaining my firm stance.

“Yes, the past is the past. But the pain Neil caused you isn’t. Scars always remain,” Louis persisted. “You and Neil don’t share any children, just a bitter past. We should be the perfect team!”

Perfect team, my foot. This guy was clearly off his rocker.

I remained silent, and Louis’s tone grew increasingly desperate.

“Do you really think I’m the only one out to get Neil? Even if you hold onto your old feelings and refuse to act against him, there will always be others who want to bring him down.

You’ll find out soon enough, just you wait.”

Were there other people trying to get at Neil?

I was puzzled. What did Louis mean by “bring him down”? Would Neil’s life be in danger?

Before I got a chance to clarify, Louis hung up.

When I tried calling back, his phone was switched off.

I was confident my threat held enough weight to make Louis think twice before messing

with me.

Finch, can we meet up for a chat? There’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”

received an unexpected

dinner, I could take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I had no

person.

beans about everything after they

case, it would make sense for Karina to seek me out. But if

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rather avoid her, fearing she might

good time,”

Neil finds out they’re his, he’ll stop at

a beat at her

sure Serena and

something the Whitmore family would want to

I finally found my voice

place. Head right when you come out. I’m under the tree there.” Karina

the kids before quickly heading

away, dressed in a white tank top and light blue denim shorts. Her figure

she gestured towards a car parked nearby. “Get in. Let’s find a cooler place to talk. Your kids

I nodded.

Norah and a few other nannies at

ordered some coffee

in her eyes hard to miss.

How did you find out?” I broke the silence

wasn’t it?” Karina chuckled coldly. “He truly loved you, didn’t he? Not only did he happily play daddy, he even went to great lengths to cover up your lies. All to help Neil raise his

were dripping with sarcasm.

happens between Russel and me is none of your

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