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    At that moment, Neil and Lise were standing at the hospital gate.


    As soon as their eyes met Katelyn’s, all they saw was her disgust.


    How could she always run into these two wherever she went? Katelyn found it incredibly annoying.


    Neil and Lise were taken aback to see Katelyn there. Lise had been feeling unwelltely, prompting a hospital visit with Neil, who was also concerned.


    Neil’s eyes widened in confusion at the sight of Katelyn. Why was Katelyn here at the hospital?


    Lise quickly adjusted her expression and approached Katelyn. “What a surprise, Katelyn. What brings you here?”


    Impatience shed in Katelyn’s eyes as she stepped back. “What’s it to you?”


    Lise’s smile faded, her face returning to its usual expression.


    “Worried about you. Also, Katelyn, could you please talk to Miss Stephens? We need her to convince Iris to coborate with Neil. The Wheeler Group is facing a major crisis, and without her help, we might not make it through.”


    With only a few weeks before the deadline, the Wheeler Group was in dire straits, unable to submit any satisfactory designs. The contract stipted triplepensation.


    Neil walked up to Katelyn with a serious demeanor. Since Aimee was avoiding him, Neil had no choice but to seek Katelyn’s assistance.


    He asked coldly, “Katelyn, are you sabotaging the cooperation between Aimee and me?”


    Lise stared at Katelyn, her expression one of utter disbelief.


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    “Is that true, Katelyn? After all the years you’ve spent with Neil, how could you jeopardize him like this now? Are you really trying to get him into trouble?” Lise said in a tone full of concern, yetced with usation.


    Katelyn sneered, visibly annoyed. “What does his problem have to do with me?”


    Then she turned to leave. Every encounter with these two left her feeling nauseated.


    Lise quickly stepped in front of Katelyn, blocking her path. “Katelyn, are you doing this out of spite? Neil? We’re adults now, not children. Please talk to Miss Stephens and get her to coborate with the Wheeler Group. I’m sure Neil can overlook your past actions if you help resolve this issue.”


    Vincent’s face remained expressionless as he looked down at Katelyn. “You’ve caused this problem, but if you can fix it, I’m willing to forgive you.”


    Forgive?


    That idea almost made Katelynugh. It was absurd.


    How could there be such a shameless couple in the world? She was at a loss for words.


    “How can you stand there and talk about forgiveness, Neil? You’re having an affair! You preach about morality while betraying your vows. And you, Lise, justify this? It’s sickening. I never want to see either of you again.”


    “You— You!” Lise responded, her hands clenched into fists. “How can you use me of that, Katelyn?” She seethed, insulted by Katelyn’s words.


    Neil’s face twisted into a snarl. “This is yourst chance, Katelyn. Follow my lead, and maybe we can sort things out. Otherwise, no matter what you do, it’s over.”


    Lise’s eyes widened in shock.


    Could Neil really be considering reconciling with Katelyn? Was he sincere, or was this just a ploy to soothe Katelyn?


    A cold smile tugged at the corner of Katelyn’s mouth. Her eyes were full of disdain and mockery as she gazed at Neil, seeing him as nothing more than a clown.


    “Do you deserve it?”


    The words hit Neil like a p.


    His handsome face twisted with emotion.


    “You!”


    Lise, masking her reluctance, lowered her gaze, feigning distress.


    “Katelyn, I understand your anger with Neiles from your hatred for me. Please, direct your anger at me, not others who are innocent. Tell me what I need to do to make you forgive us, and I will do it.”


    In her gentle demeanor, Lise stood in stark contrast to Katelyn’s coldness.


    Neil looked at Lise with admiration. Indeed, choosing her was the best decision he’d ever made. Lise lifted her gaze once more, her voice trembling. “Katelyn, if you’re still angry, take it out on me. Yell at me, hit me—do whatever you feel is necessary.”


    Katelyn, exasperated, burst into mockingughter. Wasn’t it exhausting to always y the victim? Yet, to Neil, she now appeared nothing more than a tormentor to Lise. Why should she show mercy?


    She smirked and responded, “Okay.”


    As Lise’s face registered shock, Katelyn swiftly kicked her leg. Bang!


    “Ahr!”


    Caught off guard, Lise crumpled to the ground instantly.


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