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.”

not much to ask, right?” Emilio pressed, a hint of

the biting chill of the wind, but

well. I don’t have the energy for this. Just handle it and

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

the decision made by Kristopher and Carrie, pulled out his phone. His tone was curt as

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, he added, “Emilio Reed. The account

his name, Carrie hesitated, finding it vaguely familiar. However, the discomfort weighing on her was too much to dwell on. She simply drew her legs closer and sank deeper

her unease

it over her. “Should

barely audible. “No need. I think I just caught a chill standing outside. It’s nothing serious. I had some fish on set earlier—it was way too fishy. I’ve been feeling nauseous since.