My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 425:

The man laughed, low and guttural. “Your parents? They just sold the company for scraps.”

“If they knew you were here, why would they have left you wandering alone in the parking lot?”

He shoved her into the back seat with little effort, his strength unnervingly effortless. Before she could utter another word, he stuffed a rag into her mouth.

Meanwhile, at the Norris Group building, Kristopher and Carrie arrived in a sleek black car driven by Oliver.

Kristopher turned to Carrie, a faint smile softening his otherwise sharp features. Leaning in, he planted a kiss on her forehead. “Don’t wait up for me tonight. Finish your work, get some rest. I’ve got a contract to sign.”

Carrie, ever composed, tilted her head up, adjusting his shirt collar with an almost instinctive grace. “Not in Orkset?”

be back tomorrow, and

almost unconscious. For the first time, he realized that even

“Okay,” Carrie responded quietly.

her hand briefly, then hesitantly let go and exited the car. Carrie followed his progress to the door with her gaze, then shifted her attention and

Norris, shall we return to Bayview Villa?” Oliver asked, looking at

Her phone buzzed.

read the screen and hesitated. Then

screen displayed two new

again. How about dinner? Please don’t find

Daxton was related to her somehow. When Kristopher had mentioned it, it hadn’t seemed

silver lining. Since Daxton was practically family, there was no reason to avoid him. Otherwise, as Mrs. Norris, meeting a male friend alone would