My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 389:

This kind of judgment amused her more than it annoyed her. She had encountered plenty of people who judged others by appearances. Ignoring the frosty reception, Carrie browsed the display case until her eyes landed on a silver pen encrusted with diamonds, its sapphire-tipped cap gleaming under the counter’s lights. Its refined beauty made it stand out from the rest.

“Could you take this pen out for me to see?” Carrie asked politely, pointing at it.

A younger saleswoman hesitated, her instincts leaning toward assisting Carrie. “Of course, Miss.”

Before she could finish, the older saleswoman stepped in, her voice sharp. “What are you doing? Are you seriously going to show it to her?” She shot the younger saleswoman a pointed look. “If it gets damaged or dirty, are you planning to pay for it out of your own pocket?”

The younger saleswoman froze, her enthusiasm deflating instantly.

her chin lifted slightly as she addressed Carrie with a thin, mocking smile. “This pen is a global limited edition. There are several models in the

the price sink in before adding, “Even the

she wanted to give Daxton a thoughtful gift, this pen was far beyond what she considered appropriate. Daxton wouldn’t accept it anyway. Still, whether

customer, I have the right to examine the product. If holding it would cause damage, then maybe

tone exaggerated. “Miss, do you even understand what luxury means? People who can afford a ten-million-dollar pen aren’t using

Kristopher. He had a preference for pens over computers, often jotting down ideas in his impeccable handwriting. She used to do the same when drafting scripts, borrowing his pens without asking. She remembered the times she’d jabbed the pen into the paper in frustration, ruining several

it now, she couldn’t help but laugh inwardly. The royalties from her

and still be many worlds

misread her reaction as defeat. Emboldened, she leaned closer, her smirk widening. “Let me enlighten you. This pen was specially ordered by Lise for Mr. Norris. Because he likes it, our counter