My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 467:

“Carrie? What a surprise to see you here.”

Carrie and the shop owner turned toward the door to find a woman dressed in obvious wealth standing there. She was draped in a chunky tweed coat, holding a limited-edition handbag with its handle wrapped in a silk scarf. Every piece of her attire screamed luxury.

In comparison, Carrie looked understated. Her outfit bore no prominent logos, and her only designer accessory was a simple bag that wasn’t overly pricey. She had picked the bag with little thought, opting for one big enough for a shopping trip.

Carrie hesitated briefly but regained her composure and replied coolly, “Oh, it’s been a while.”

The woman was Ailyn, a former high school classmate of Carrie’s. They’d never been close, and apart from Camille, Carrie hadn’t stayed in touch with many of her peers.

her. From what she remembered, Ailyn came from humble beginnings, with both parents working factory jobs. Carrie wasn’t one to judge people too harshly, but even she had to admit that Ailyn wasn’t the sharpest. She often struggled with things that seemed simple to others and didn’t exactly make up for it with hard work or determination. Rather than working to overcome her

into wealth and living the

opposite Carrie and directed a commanding gaze at the shop owner. “A latte, if

toward the coffee machine. “We just got in some

curled her lip dismissively. “Geisha? Sounds unfamiliar. I stick to

and as she approached with them, her gaze briefly met Carrie’s. They exchanged a quiet, knowing smile, both recognizing Ailyn’s attempt to fake her understanding. With Geisha beans costing over two thousand

cloud with tiny raindrops beneath it. Taking a sip, she commented, “The

looks like something a kid would doodle. Most cafes offer much more elaborate designs. I’ve heard this place hyped up by society

had a calmness that seemed much older than her age. She