Chapter 456


    Chapter 456


    “Karina.”


    Before I could respond, Neil cut in, his tone unusually stern and filled with a strong warning. “Enough,


    what are you talking about?”


    Karina paused, seemingly realizing her words had been a tad too pointed at me. Anyone could have


    heard the sarcasm and boasting in her voice.


    No matter how well she pretended, she couldn’t always remain cool and collected, especially if she had


    feelings for Neil, if she had possession desires.


    Isn’t that the sorrow of loving someone? I’ve been there before.


    “I’m sorry, I just wanted to invite her over for dinner at our ce. Even though what I said earlier was


    wrong, I truly do appreciate all she’s done for you over the years,” Karina exined to Neil. Even in this


    situation, she managed to maintain control, showing no signs of panic, even admitting she was wrong.


    Neil’s expression softened slightly. “No need.”


    “Alright, I understand.” Karina nodded her head, and as the elevator reached the ground floor, she led


    Neil out by the arm.


    In the hospital lobby, colleagues greeted her from time to time, casting curious nces at Neil, their


    eyes filled with admiration and


    awe.


    This kind of attention would be enough to satisfy any woman’s vanity.


    Karina escorted Neil to his car parked outside the hospital entrance. I finally understood that she didn’t


    want me to be alone with Neil, hence she personally saw him to his car during work hours.


    She probably agreed toe over with Kitty because she knew I was here.


    It seems I unintentionally helped Kitty out.


    “Drive safely,” Karina cautioned Neil softly as he got into his car. “You drive a bit too fast. You should


    change that.”


    “I know,” Neil responded, his tone ordinary and devoid of any intimacy.


    My car was parked nearby. After getting in, I didn’t spare the pair another nce and drove off.


    About three dayster, I received a call from Ste.


    She had finalized her divorce from Mitch. Her tone was calm, even relieved. “Rena, although I’ve been


    happy these past two years, I’ve always been a bit of a party animal, just like Mitch. Deep down, I’ve


    always been a bit nervous, always feeling like something might happen and shatter our happiness.


    Now that we’re divorced, I strangely feel relieved. It’s moreforting to have lost than to have owned.


    Is that how it’s supposed to be?”


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    I was speechless for a moment, because what Ste said made sense.


    After my divorce from Neil, I finally led a life free from constant anxiety. Not having to worry about


    losing someone who never belonged to me in the first ce made life much better.


    It was a bit regrettable for Ste and Mitch, because their issues weren’t that serious.


    Marriage is supposed to withstand tests.


    Ariana was Mitch’s test, and he hadn’t crossed the line yet. But Ste was no longer willing to give him


    another chance.


    “Yeah, maybe. So are you nning to stay in Rosemont, or…” I asked.


    “I’ll stay in Rosemont. Oh, did you know that Alicia went to ndia?” Suddenly, Ste and I started


    discussing Alicia’s situation. “Apparently, it’s for that Sean guy. The two of them can’t seem to break it


    off. It’s giving me a headache.”


    I’d been busy taking care of the kids recently and hadn’t had much contact with Alicia and Barbara.


    I wasn’t too clear about Alicia and Sean’s situation. Initially, I had apanied her to a blind date, and


    I didn’t expect her to fall for Sean. They had a stable rtionship at first, but soon ran into various


    problems. Sean would disappear without a word from time to time.


    “Did we get cursed or sormething?” I couldn’t help but sigh. “Why is it that all of us are so unlucky in


    love? Even Barbara ran into a jerk before.”


    Ste was just as puzzled, and her tone became more downcast. “Yeah, did we lead the enemy into


    our vige in our past lives or something?”


    Her words instantly lightened my mood, and I burst intoughter.


    After chatting a while longer, Ste had to go take care of her child, and my little Serena started making


    hungry noises, so we ended the


    call.


    The kids were really healthy, now plump and cute as two little buns. Their voices were getting louder,


    and they would asionally coo and babble as if they were having a conversation.


    After feeding them their milk, I started giving them toys to help them practice their grip. That’s when my


    phone rang again.


    It was a journalist I’d contacted from another city. I was afraid that local ones might be easily


    suppressed. I was determined to deal with the photo studio run by Louis. Since he’d fallen out with Neil,


    I didn’t need to hold back any longer.


    “Ms. Finch, have you arranged the things you mentioned? When will it start?” The other party asked.


    “Right away,” I responded sinctly.


    “Alright then.”


    I had him gather news about the “As Promised” photo studio overcharging customers and all the


    disputes they had with customers. He edited out the most disgusting parts and pushed it to the entire


    network. This was something money could buy, and I didn’tck that.


    Those customers who had been ripped off by “As Promised” probably didn’t have the energy or money


    to fight them, but I did.


    Sometimes, you can’t help but marvel at the power of money. Under my arrangement, within just one


    day, the negative impact of the “As Promised” photo studio reached its peak. The wholework knew


    about their despicable behavior and strongly condemned them. The local business bureau and other


    authorities started investigating to confirm the reports, and within three days, “As Promised” temporarily


    closed its doors.


    Their other branches were also affected, either by poor business or by having to suspend operations.


    No one knew I was the one pulling the strings. My goal was to teach them a lesson, not to get an


    apology. Even if they apologized, I would have done the same.


    To put it simply, I was getting rid of a menace to the public.


    But I underestimated Louis’s power. In just a few days, I received a call from a strange number. “Ms.


    Finch, this is Louis. Do you remember me?”


    “Of course I remember. how on earth did you get my number?” I thought I’d be startled, but when the


    call actually came through, I was surprisingly calm, as if I’d seen iting.


    “It took some doing to track you down. You’re in Eldoria too, right? Would it be convenient to meet up.


    I’d like to treat you to dinner.” Louis’s voice was just as refined and easy-going as before, but the true


    nature of such people is utterly distasteful.