My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 498:

Daxton slowly made his way to a nearby chair, sitting down with an almost casual air, though his eyes briefly lingered on his arm where the wound had reopened, blood seeping through the bandage.

He shrugged it off. “Let’s stop with the pointless talk. We’ve both spilled blood—neither of us is better than the other.”

He paused, his gaze sharpening. “You know what I hate most about you, Kristopher? It’s how we’re the same, yet you carry yourself like you’re above it all. You weren’t always the saint you pretend to be. It was you who caused your sister’s death.”

At those words, Kristopher kicked out. If his punches earlier were a mere fraction of his power, this kick was pure force. It sent a bench sliding across the floor, carving a deep scratch in its wake.

Daxton winced as pain shot through his chest—maybe a rib was broken—but he still managed a smirk. “What’s this? Feeling guilty? Looks like the truth you’ve been hiding so hard is slipping out.”

Kristopher, both of us come from dark places. We’re both drawn to someone like Carrie, whose brilliance is impossible to ignore. But you had her and took her

is, I’ll never let Carrie be affected by it. I’ll always make sure she’s safe

his face half-hidden in

scoffed, the sound of his laugh only adding to his pain. He winced but pressed on. “But you’re the one who hurts her the most, you know. You keep doing it for Lise. What does that wicked woman have over you that

down at him. “That’s none of

things are better left untouched. Keep asking, and I’ll make sure your whole family finds its way

earlier, rushed back in, her eyes widening at the sight of Daxton drenched in blood. “Oh

fading to black as he crumpled to the floor in a

entrance. As he stepped outside, he pulled out his phone and sent a voice message to Carrie. “I’ve