Chapter 522:

Carrie’s cheeks flushed as she pushed against his chest, slipping out of his arms. “Billie’s waiting for me.”

“I have to go,” she said hurriedly.

Smoothing her hair, she glanced nervously at the lounge door. Although she knew the office was soundproof, the thought of Oliver unexpectedly walking in made her uneasy. Grabbing her phone, she quickly dialed Oliver’s number.

“Oliver, can you drive me to the Norris Mansion?” she asked.

Oliver answered promptly, “Of course, Mrs. Norris.” Moments later, the door to the adjacent lounge opened, and Oliver stepped out. Kristopher’s gaze darkened as he adjusted his shirt and unbuttoned his collar. His voice was icy. “Oliver, where did you disappear to? Growing lazier by the day, are we?”

hesitated, unsure of Kristopher’s mood but quick to respond. “I was just sending some emails, Mr. Norris.”

straight face. In a bid to escape the situation, Oliver quickly added,

he didn’t argue. “Hmm,” was all he said. However, his sharp gaze lingered

to escape the suffocating atmosphere, Carrie hurried out of the office and stepped

had temporarily filled in for the missing player. The two other women in the room were Mrs. Quinn, whom Carrie remembered as the one who had brought her health supplements during a previous visit, and Mrs.

poker with Billie, and while Carrie recognized her, she didn’t know much about her or her background. Previously, when Kristopher had kept Carrie at arm’s length and Billie hadn’t warmed up to her, the women in this social circle had barely acknowledged her presence. Today, however, was

a hurry I barely got to see you. But today, you look radiant—more beautiful than when you first got married!” She leaned closer, studying Carrie as if trying to solve a delightful mystery. “No wonder they say fame adds a glow. I didn’t believe it before, but

circle? Be

Quinn playfully slapped Mrs. Diaz’s arm, and the two women chuckled. Carrie smiled politely, walking further into the room. “Billie, Mrs. Quinn, Mrs.

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