My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 509:

Carrie jumped in to ease the tension. “I’m still figuring things out, Billie, so I’ll definitely be counting on your guidance whenever I need help with something I’m not familiar with.”

Billie shrugged dismissively, pretending to be uninterested. “I’m just the one doing all the work.”

Carrie grinned warmly. “That’s because you’re so committed to the family.”

Billie’s expression softened in response. Carrie couldn’t help but reflect as she thought to herself. Despite all the quiet efforts she’d made, Billie still hadn’t warmed up to her. Yet, a simple gesture of kindness seemed to have had more impact. It was like offering someone a whole cake when they just wanted a slice and then getting upset when they’re not happy.

In that moment, Carrie realized that she needed to rethink her approach to handling relationships.

Once dinner was over, Kristopher and the executives moved to the study to continue their work discussions. Billie and the elderly couple retreated to their rooms, leaving Carrie alone in the spacious living room.

less reserved now, lounging on the sofa with her legs tucked underneath her, savoring dessert as she scrolled through short videos. She

star is truly one of

was about to respond, a bowl of golden cherries was placed in front of her. Thinking it was the maid, she instinctively reached for it, but the person on the other side didn’t

the dream. Perhaps you can skip

her palm and looked up to find Kristopher’s half-smiling face. He leaned

not doing enough to keep you happy in

his voice made Carrie’s waist ache with desire. She

to me—I didn’t watch it on purpose. If you don’t

at the screen, set the bowl in her lap, and seized

for me

to sleep. Kristopher had a video conference, so he