My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 448:

Undeterred, Emilio declared, “You’ll have to cough up twenty thousand for my medical check-up.”

Kristopher, his voice cold and cutting, suggested, “Why don’t we call the police? They’d love to handle an extortion case like this.”

At his words, Emilio’s confidence evaporated. His defiant expression melted into a nervous grin as he stammered, “Wait, no need for that. Mr. Norris, it’s me! My mom works for your family as a housekeeper. I’ve been to Bayview Villa, and you’ve seen me before. Remember?”

Carrie raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. Despite the controversy surrounding Willow’s dismissal, it seemed her son had no idea about her termination.

Intimidated by Kristopher’s icy demeanor, Emilio backtracked. “I’m serious, Mr. Norris. I did get hit, but just a little. How about two thousand? That’s all I need for a doctor’s visit.”

to ask, right?” Emilio pressed, a hint of arrogance still lingering in

shot a glance at him, a dull headache starting to creep in. She couldn’t tell if it was from the stress of recent events or the biting chill of the wind, but she felt unwell, her body heavy with growing drowsiness. Letting out a weary sigh,

I don’t have the energy for this. Just handle it and get rid of him,

to push his luck further. Besides, Emilio had already dropped his outrageous demand from twenty thousand to a far more reasonable two thousand. Given how minor

Kristopher and Carrie, pulled out his phone. His tone

demeanor shifted to one of exaggerated gratitude. He bowed slightly, flashing a sheepish grin. “Thank you, Mr. Norris. Thank you, Mrs. Norris.” Then, turning to Oliver,

hesitated, finding it vaguely familiar. However, the discomfort weighing on her was too much to dwell on. She simply

her unease

over her. “Should

nothing serious. I