My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 335:

Carrie felt a pang in her chest, the words confirming what she’d already suspected. To Kristopher, it wasn’t a gesture of love or sentiment. It was merely an object—a trophy for his wealth and power.

Her thoughts were interrupted by Willow, who emerged from the kitchen, wiping her hands on a cloth. Her eyes locked onto the grand piano, and they widened in disbelief.

“A piano made of crystal?” she blurted, her voice tinged with awe and barely concealed greed. “How much does something like that cost?”

Oliver hesitated, clearly uninterested in indulging Willow’s curiosity. But then, seeing an opportunity to highlight Kristopher’s efforts, he turned to Carrie.

“The starting bid was thirty million,” he began, his tone respectful. “But it sold for a hundred million in the end. Several families were vying for it, but once they realized Mr. Norris was bidding, they backed down.”

No one could match Kristopher’s sheer financial power. Anything he wanted at an auction was his. Others would make a few token bids before stopping, seeing it as a chance to curry favor with Kristopher.

Willow’s jaw dropped. “A hundred million?” she exclaimed, fumbling for her phone.

“I’ve got to show

“He’ll never believe it.”

could he spend so much on

irritation

in. “You can leave now,” he

tone softening. “Do you want to

Carrie hesitated, then nodded.

that emerged was pure

emotions tied to the gift. After all,

had intended to play Always Be With You, but something

heavy with sorrow and loss. The notes wove a tapestry of tragedy, painting a vivid picture

the air, stirring an ache in the hearts of

over them as

incredible, Mrs. Norris! You’re