My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 469:

Shawn had always seemed larger than life, the embodiment of power and control. It was inconceivable that he would stoop to having such a foolish woman as his mistress.

Determined to stop her runaway imagination, she asked directly, “Since when did the Norris family have someone like that?”

Ailyn, catching the flicker of curiosity in Carrie’s tone, straightened with triumph. For once, it seemed, Carrie’s interest had shifted to her husband. Ailyn allowed herself a smug pause before revealing, “He’s Kristopher’s uncle—Cory.”

Ailyn smirked. Even Carrie, who was typically detached, seemed to feel drawn into the web of gossip. After all, power like that cast an irresistible shadow. This was all due to her man reaching the pinnacle of Orkset.

Carrie was struck dumb.

Just then, having heard, Camille strolled into the shop. “What? Ailyn, why on earth would you settle for an old man?” Camille planted herself squarely in front of Carrie, her expression dripping with disdain as she appraised Ailyn.

placed a hand theatrically on her chest as if

to the quiet girl from school? You nearly scared me to death!

you’d still go for those aimless boys from college. I’ve grown out of high school crushes and fleeting flings,

whispered rumors about Cory’s wandering eye, orchestrated marriage, and supposed indiscretions.

that screamed luxury, there was

a pause, Ailyn countered, “Camille, let me ask you—are you married

beside Carrie and dropped into it. “Why so nosy?

and added coolly, “If I recall, Cory already has a wife.

bitter because you can’t find

know? Cory and his wife? That’s not a marriage—it’s a business deal. She’s just another spoiled woman born into wealth.” Pausing for effect, Ailyn continued, “Speaking of wealth, Camille, your family’s pretty well-off too, aren’t they? Better hope your future husband doesn’t end up like Cory—disinterested and disloyal. Or maybe