Chapter 2131

"What did you say? That's impossible!"

Amber's eyes widened in panic. She struggled fiercely against Carl's grip, pummeling his chest with her fists, but it was futile. "That's nonsense! You're lying!"

"Amber… Amber…"

Unfazed by her resistance, Carl stared at her with unfocused eyes, breathing heavily. "Why would I lie? My feelings for you are genuine. I've never lied to you."

"Look at me! I have Alyssa Taylor's face! Why would Mr. Schmidt allow me to marry you?" Amber was on the verge of hysteria. "I don't want to marry you! I don't!"

Carl's glare intensified as he roared, "Who then? Axel Whitaker?" His eyes were bloodshot.

Amber's body stiffened in his arms, a sharp pang shooting through her heart.

Carl grabbed her chin forcefully, squeezing so hard it felt like it would break. "Mr. Schmidt has had his fun with you. You're also a woman who looks exactly like Axel's sister. Do you think he truly desires you? Can he?

"He's Mr. Taylor's son, a man of high standing and influ