My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 657:

Marina’s face twisted with fury, her nails digging into her palms. “That scheming woman! I was just about to apologize to her!” she spat. “Now I’ll go down there and expose her true nature for everyone to see.”

Before Marina could storm off, Aliza’s hand shot out, gripping her wrist. “Wait!”

“Wait for what?” Marina snapped, yanking her arm free. “Am I supposed to be afraid of some small-town girl?”

Aliza sighed, her expression measured. “It’s not about being afraid of her. It’s about being smart. If you confront her now, you’ll only play into her hands. Don’t you see? You’ll be making the scandal that the Morrison family is trying so hard to bury even worse. And even if you succeed in exposing her so-called ‘true nature,’ do you really think that will make Reece come running back to you?”

Marina froze, Aliza’s words striking a nerve. Her shoulders slumped as the fire in her eyes dimmed slightly. “Then what am I supposed to do? Nothing I try seems to work!”

Aliza’s expression softened into something resembling sympathy, though her sharp eyes gleamed with calculation. “Listen to me. Today, all the prominent figures from Isonridge are here. If you can make her embarrass herself in front of everyone, both Reece and Arion will grow to despise her. Once that happens, making her fade away from Isonridge will be an easy task.”

Marina looked uncertain but intrigued. “What exactly should I do?”

Aliza glanced around and took her hand. “Let’s talk in your room.”

Meanwhile, Carrie and her group approached the main building. Laughter and the hum of conversation drifted out from the grand hall, but one particular exchange caught Carrie’s attention before they even entered.

“Mr. Norris, young and successful, your decisive business tactics put us all to shame,” someone inside was saying. “May I ask which family’s daughter is your wife?”

Before Kristopher could answer, another voice chimed in, amused. “Oh, Mr. Norris is already divorced. But I hear he’s been getting close to a lady from the Herrera family lately. Miss Herrera is highly skilled in piano and rumored to be joining the Music Association soon. A perfect match in status and talent.”

Carrie’s gaze zeroed in on the man in question. Kristopher stood near the bar, impeccably dressed in a sleek black suit that made him stand out even among the glittering crowd of elites. He swirled his wine glass lazily, his expression neutral, neither confirming nor denying the claim.

To Carrie, his silence was as good as an admission.

She scoffed quietly, her lips curving into a faint, sardonic smile. “Can’t this man ever sleep alone?” she thought. “It seems he’s found someone new already. So much for being devoted to Lise. Or maybe he just likes love triangles—always keeping a backup for stability.”

Beside her, Reece followed her gaze, his brow furrowing as he noticed Kristopher. “What’s he doing here?” he muttered. Arion, quick to act, offered, “I’ll get Jason to show him out.”

Carrie shook her head, stopping him with a gentle tug on his arm. “No need. Don’t trouble anyone over him.” She smirked faintly. “Besides, if we do that, it’ll look like I care too much about him. It’s just a birthday party. Let’s pretend he doesn’t exist.”

Reece nodded in agreement. “Carrie has a point.”

But as if sensing their presence, Kristopher glanced toward the entrance. His sharp gaze landed on Carrie and immediately locked there, his expression unreadable. She seemed to have warmed up to another man.

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