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.”

Emilio pressed, a hint of arrogance still lingering in

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, she waved

Kristopher, she added, “I’m not feeling well. I don’t have the

his outrageous demand from twenty thousand to a far more reasonable two thousand. Given how minor the situation was, two thousand seemed like a small price to pay for some

the decision made by Kristopher and Carrie, pulled out his phone.

bowed slightly, flashing a sheepish grin. “Thank you, Mr. Norris. Thank you, Mrs. Norris.” Then, turning to Oliver, he added, “Emilio Reed. The account number

vaguely familiar. However, the discomfort weighing on her was

her unease

a blanket and draped it over her. “Should I have Dr. Molina

head weakly, her words barely audible. “No need. I think I just caught a chill standing outside. It’s nothing serious. I