My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 572:

Ignoring Kristopher entirely, she returned to her bedroom, gathered her laptop and iPad, and headed for her study. Her actions were deliberate, every movement calculated to reinforce her disregard for him.

Kristopher remained standing in the hallway, a faint, bitter smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. He turned off his phone screen and slipped it into his pocket.

The maid hesitated, watching the tense scene unfold. Cautiously, she asked, “Mr. Norris, what would you like for lunch?” Assuming he would leave to see Lise after the cold exchange, she was surprised when he replied evenly, “Make a plate of ravioli for me as well and bring it to my study.”

Carrie, who was still within earshot, showed no reaction. Instead, she slammed the door to her study shut with a loud bang, the sound reverberating down the hall.

Locked in her study for most of the afternoon, Carrie only emerged briefly to use the restroom. As the sun set, Oliver arrived at Bayview Villa to seek advice from Kristopher on an upcoming dinner event.

study, Kristopher bypassed Oliver and addressed

for dinner, and bring it to the

air as he sensed her withdrawal, saying, “Just so you know, I’m off to a dinner meeting,

I will escort Mr. Norris home directly

evident. As long as Kristopher wasn’t seeing Lise, he was free to meet whoever else he wished. Carrie remained

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study. “Usually, Mrs. Norris selects your attire. She does have superior taste. Maybe she should—” The study door slammed shut,

gave him a stern look. “If you can’t manage, I’ll find someone who

I’ll sort it immediately.” He rushed

where he indiscriminately drank both red and white