My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 487:

Attempting to diffuse the tension, Cory cleared his throat and softened his approach. “You’re all gathered for a reunion, so I’ll leave you to enjoy it. I need to attend to some matters at the hotel. Let’s arrange another dinner soon.”

Kristopher’s presence commanded the room; no one dared to counter him. A heavy silence hung in the private dining room, punctuated only by the occasional clink of silverware.

Feeling the weight of the room’s scrutiny, Cory awkwardly adjusted his nose and shot a chilly glance towards Ailyn, who was lingering in a corner. “Join me outside for a moment,” he said, his tone cold.

Ailyn paused briefly, then pushed herself to stand and follow Cory, all while feeling the weight of the crowd’s curious and judgmental eyes on her.

As soon as they stepped out of the private room, Cory raised his hand and slapped her sharply across the face. The sharp crack of the slap echoed through the air, causing everyone to freeze. It was a move no one had seen coming—Cory hitting a woman in public.

everyone exchanged uneasy glances, unsure whether to step in. But when they saw Kristopher, unfazed, calmly serving food to

shock. In a low, tense voice, Cory muttered, “Kristopher’s here, and you pulled me into this mess? My wife was introduced through my sister. If Kristopher tells his mother, do you have

how could I have known his wife was Carrie? You never share anything about your family with

at her stomach briefly, then seized her chin with a harsh grip. “If it weren’t for this baby, do you really think

after years of being with other women and still failing to get anyone pregnant, he finally decided to get

sole heir in the Murray family, Cory knew that without a son, his family’s legacy would

in disgust and muttered to herself,

reflection to touch up her makeup and erase the evidence of her tears. After a deep breath to steady herself, she gathered her

she was a mistress, but witnessing her humiliation firsthand brought a whole new wave of judgment. The dramatic scene had completely changed how they all saw Ailyn. The flattery that had once surrounded her evaporated, replaced now by the cold sting of scorn and pity from the women who had