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Lise fixed her gaze on the ck muzzle of the gun before her, her fear reaching its peak. She looked at Neil by her side and clenched her teeth. This might be the perfect opportunity to solidify her position as his savior, to make him even more grateful to her.
She was certain that Katelyn wouldn’t have the nerve to actually pull the trigger.
Neil quickly positioned himself in front of Lise, his expression icy and threatening.
“Katelyn, if you shoot, the Wheeler family will never forgive you,” he warned.
“Really?” Katelyn replied slowly. “How about we make a bet? Sadly, you won’t be around to see the result of this bet.”
She slowly lifted the gun, pointing it at Neil’s chest. Her finger rested on the trigger, poised to end everything with just a slight squeeze.
Neil felt a cold sweat form on his back. Like Lise, he was gambling on this faint hope.
But Katelyn seemed transformed, utterly unhinged, and her next move was anyone’s guess.
Lise’s hatred boiled over, and she regretted ever provoking this maniac. She gritted her teeth, shut her eyes, and stepped in front of Neil. “Shoot me instead. I’ll sacrifice myself to save Neil.”
As she spoke, Lise shook uncontrobly.
This act solidified her image as someone willing to do anything for Neil.
Neil’s eyes widened in surprise, taken aback by Lise’s apparent selflessness even now.
“Lise…” Neil spoke slowly, his tone filled with mixed emotions, gently cing his hand on her shoulder. “I never imagined you cared for me this deeply.”
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Tears filled Lise’s eyes as her voice strained but remained resolute. “If only one of us can make it, I hope it’s you.”
Neil nodded determinedly, his gaze hardening as he turned to face Katelyn. “If she actually fires, I’ll go to any lengths to get revenge and make sure she pays dearly.”
Lise stared at Neil, astonished. Was he sincere? This despicable man! Rage surged inside her, nearly overwhelming her.
What she longed to hear was not this. She wanted Neil to dere that he wouldy down his life for her, too. She had saved him twice, yet all he spoke of was seeking vengeance for her after she died for him!
Lise immediately realized that her efforts might have been in vain. At his core, Neil was still self-centered.
Until his life was directly under threat, she could always be his cherished woman, but the moment his interests were jeopardized, she became just another expendable piece.
This was a stark, raw disy of the worst of human instincts. It really was every man for himself—a lesson vividly illustrated in this moment. Katelyn nearlyughed out loud.<fn9f29> The rightful source is find?novel</fn9f29>
Neil, however, failed to understand Lise’s quiet, intense gaze.
He said passionately, “Lise, I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me. After I’ve avenged you, I’ll join you.”
Lise nearly cursed. She was prepared to die for Neil, but he was speaking of reuniting with her after seeking revenge.
How would that help her?
She yearned for someone who would shield her without a second thought, just as Vincent had done for Katelyn. Lise suppressed her hatred and anger. She finally realized why Katelyn would never go back to Neil.
Vincent was clearly a better man in every regard.
With sorrow in her eyes, Lise asked, “Neil, I’m ready to take a bullet for you. Why won’t you do the same for me?”
Neil nodded earnestly. “I’ve already said I would make Katelyn regret her actions, haven’t I?”
Lise’s expression turned cold. Was Neil incapable of even offering a soothing falsehood?
At that moment, Katelyn’s voice filled the room. “Lise, do you understand now? This is the man you’ve struggled so hard to win over—selfish to the core. You’re prepared to die for him, but what about him? He’s ready to sacrifice you to save himself.”
With his true intentions exposed, Neil’s gaze hardened.
“Katelyn, I won’t forgive this!”
Lise’s eyes flickered with pain.
She trembled as she asked, “Neil, do you truly not care?”
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