My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 224 Her words were unmistakable—she did not approve of Elizabeth’s place in the James family, and she suggested that divorce was not just a possibility but an eventuality.

The lady, sensing Billie’s disapproval, smiled knowingly.

Feigning sincerity, she turned to Elizabeth and said, “My dear, since you’ve married into the James family despite your background, you should be sensible.

Don’t let greed cloud your judgment.”

Her gaze intentionally lingered on Elizabeth’s pink diamond necklace as she spoke.

Elizabeth’s fists clenched at her sides, her nails digging into her palms.

Despite the sting of the subtle insult, she kept her composure.

This was Melany’s birthday banquet; causing a scene here would only reflect poorly on her.

She forced a smile and nodded as though she hadn’t noticed the implication.

Not far away, Elijah observed the exchange, his sharp eyes darkening.

Melany, noticing his reaction, leaned in and whispered, “Elizabeth has endured a lot since marrying into our family.”

brushing off her

haven’t seen how quick-witted

“You should.”

pressed further, her voice

sharp she is, she can’t silence the unrelenting tide of gossip

She’s your wife.

you support and respect her will others

look

the moment, Melany nudged

“Go to her.

and being an

have some old friends

only a

small group of ladies, he nodded politely at them before

met Elizabeth’s, the usual coldness in his gaze softened, replaced by a tenderness that

softly, “are you tired?

had just criticized Elizabeth froze, her expression

they on the brink of