All Chapters of Vengeance Reborn: Making her Scumbag CEO Husband Pay with His Life: Chapter 221 - Chapter 230

The driver glanced at his phone. "I can take you through the neighborhood, but even if we skip a few traffic lights, I still can't guarantee we'll make it in half an hour.""Let's give it a try." There wasn’t a better option.The driver was quite efficient, managing to drop Renee off at a street near the studio in about half an hour. But as she got out of the car and looked at her swollen ankle, Renee frowned. She couldn’t be sure what Annie might think if she saw her injured ankle, so Renee needed a believable excuse. As she thought about it, her eyes fell on a nearby concrete planter. Gritting her teeth, she rubbed her swollen ankle against the rough surface. The pain was so intense it made her break into a cold sweat as she sat down on the ground.Clenching her fists to endure the pain, she dialed Wendy’s number. Right now, she needed a witness. Wendy would be perfect for that. After all, Wendy had to be the one who had tipped off Annie, so having her as a witness was ideal.

The driver immediately pulled the car over, keeping his eyes straight ahead without looking back.Carl exhaled a puff of smoke, speaking calmly. "I warned you not to push your luck. You've already gotten what you wanted.""Get out. Your driver has been following us the whole time."Carl's words sent Annie into a panic. She had told Carl that her driver had an accident and couldn't make it, which was why Carl came to pick her up. Now that her lie had been exposed, it felt like a slap in the face. Her cheeks burned with humiliation, but the thought of just getting out of the car made her unwilling to give up.She refused to believe that Carl had no feelings for her. Even if there was no love, surely there had to be desire, right? What did Renee have that she didn’t?With that thought, Annie threw herself into Carl’s arms, tears brimming in her eyes. She clung to him, disregarding her image, and tried to press her body against his. "Carl, don’t treat me like this. I love you."Carl’

Chris, just like before, spoke with a lively, upbeat tone that made him seem full of energy and optimism. His manner of speaking was almost like a comedian performing a skit. It was hard to believe that this was the same person who had been so wild when he and Annie were all over each other. If Renee hadn’t already seen through his facade, she might have fallen for his charm like everyone else did, believing friendship with Chris would be nothing but fun and laughter. There was a time when she even thought the terrible things Chris did in their previous life were because Carl had forced him. Now she knew better - he’d done it all willingly.When he performed surgery on her daughter Sarah, he never intended for her to survive. Back then, Sarah was the only link between Renee and Carl. Because of the child, Carl couldn't just abandon them. So, while he pitied Annie and her son, who weren’t publicly acknowledged, he secretly worked to get rid of Renee and her daughter. And with Chris

Before Renee could say goodbye, her wheelchair was swiftly turned around, leaving Chris's office behind.By the time they got downstairs, evening had fallen. The chauffeur, spotting them, hurried to open the car door.“Uncle Carl, I can just call for a ride,” Renee said, pushing herself up from the wheelchair. "No need to trouble yourself."But as soon as she took a step, her leg buckled beneath her, and she found herself falling toward the man in front of her. Carl caught her just in time.How mortifying!Renee kept her head down, too embarrassed to look up.Above her, Carl's deep voice held a note of amusement. "Falling for me already? Or is this your way of asking for another Christmas bonus?"Renee bit her lip, unable to argue. Since joining the Grey household, Carl had always been generous with holiday bonuses and gifts.Still holding her, Carl pulled her closer, forcing her to meet his gaze. "You're quite polite to others," he remarked."Thanks," Renee muttered awkwardly

Renee looked at Carl in surprise. How did he know she wanted seafood bisque?Carl turned slightly and said calmly, "Go ahead, eat.""Okay." Renee nodded and took a spoonful of the soup.Seeing this, Travis's expression darkened as he gripped his fork tightly. Linda dabbed her lips with her napkin and gave a soft laugh. "Renee, why are you out dining with Carl? As someone older, I should remind you—there are certain things that shouldn't become habits. A woman's reputation is everything. You should keep a decent distance.“Renee's face went pale. She knew Linda was referring to the night she had spent with Carl. That incident had long passed, and no one in the Grey family dared mention it openly. Yet here was Linda, humiliating her at the dinner table in front of everyone.Just then, the sound of wine being poured filled the air. Carl calmly picked up his glass, his cold gaze settling on Linda."I wasn't aware I needed to explain my actions to outsiders. Don't you agree?" His use