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.

for a chat?

an unexpected call from Karina.

the time; it was five o’clock. In a little while, after dinner, I could take the kids out for a walk. Besides, I had no desire to ‘discuss’ anything

person.

the beans about everything after they left my place a few

sense for Karina to seek me out.

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the situation, I’d rather avoid her, fearing she

a good time,”

you want to discuss your children with me?” Karina’s voice turned icy. “If Neil finds out they’re

beat at her words.

so sure Serena and Brandon were Neil’s

thrown into confusion. This was something the Whitmore family would want to do, but

you?” I finally found my voice after

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

the kids before quickly

dressed in a white tank top and light blue denim shorts. Her figure was striking, a complete departure from her

a car parked nearby. “Get in. Let’s find a cooler place to

I nodded.

other nannies at home,

a nearby mall and chose a secluded cafe. We ordered some coffee and sat down

her eyes hard to miss. My emotions mirrored hers, but I kept a poker

you find out?” I broke the silence with a calm

“He truly loved you, didn’t he? Not only did he happily play

were dripping with sarcasm.

devoid of any emotion. “Whatever happens between Russel and me is none of your business. If you think a paternity test is

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