Chapter 353:

Kristopher cast a brief look over his shoulder and murmured, “Ignore her.”

Carrie replied, her voice steady, “You were right before. Some battles are inevitable.”

Hearing this, something within Kristopher stirred, and he straightened, his expression softening. He had grown accustomed to command, often met with either fear or mindless compliance, but Carrie’s agreement resonated with a sincere alignment of thoughts. After years of fighting on his own, he finally saw that the delicate blossom he had protected all this time was capable of standing tall beside him.

Facing Vicky, Carrie’s composed facade barely masked her growing impatience. Whether it was Vicky’s own erratic nature or Lise’s meddling, she couldn’t say, but Vicky’s relentless pursuit of her was undeniable. Carrie pondered if this confrontation was another of Vicky’s aggressive tactics.

“Bridges shouldn’t be burned. Paths may converge once more.”

Vicky stepped forward, confidence emanating from her stance. “Last time, you left unscathed, and now, you’ve overshadowed me on the show.”

you drive me to

the show wrapped up, I received calls from several advertisers withdrawing their contracts. I have a mother and grandmother who depend on

expression morphed into a puzzled frown. “Withdraw their contracts? Why are you

“Really, Carrie? Must you feign ignorance? The show was pre-recorded; the advertisers couldn’t possibly have reacted so swiftly

your update

had Kristopher

Carrie. “‘Left unscathed’?

If Carrie hadn’t told him

ran me down with her car, trying to frighten me, perhaps as

had no intention of making

gasped, her face a mask of disbelief as Carrie laid out the facts

voice devoid of warmth. “Am I

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