My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 626:

His expression softened with a trace of indulgence. “They don’t matter. Remember, in Isonridge, the Morrison name commands respect. You don’t have to second-guess yourself.” He paused for a moment before adding, “If your grandfather were still alive, our family’s influence would be even greater. There’s no need for you to be overly polite. Take after our aunt. She’s known for her unruliness.”

Carrie sighed inwardly, feeling that the Morrison family’s protective nature was overwhelming at times.

Meanwhile, Bernie noticed Kristopher standing a short distance away. His expression was nonchalant, his head turned away, making it seem like he was oblivious to Reece’s prominent background. Bernie told him, “That man is Reece Morrison, the future patriarch of the Morrison family.”

Hearing this, Kristopher slowly raised his head. His eyes landed on Reece and Carrie just as they stepped into the elevator.

One look was enough to send a shock through him. His expression shifted instantly. “Carrie?” he murmured, the name barely audible.

Aliza’s instincts flared. Her sharp intuition prompted her to lean closer, suspicion evident in her tone. “Kristopher, do you know Reece’s girlfriend?”

the chance to emphasize the word

Kristopher repeated, his voice filled with disbelief as his gaze lingered

quickly to catch up with Carrie and Reece. As Kristopher approached the elevator, he saw the display numbers rising steadily until they stopped at the top floor. Bernie and Aliza hurried after

wrong…” Bernie began, but

girlfriend resembles a close friend

friend,” Aliza whispered softly, sharing a quick

doubted Oliver’s explanation. How could it really

She had watched Lise on television, a woman with a delicate and graceful charm. Yet, the woman next to Reece, with her captivating and

she possibly be

the swirl of emotions in her eyes, the jealousy now mixed with some resentment. What were the chances of a divorced woman finding herself with a

his wife and daughter, paid no attention to such things. He was unaware of their curiosity about Kristopher and cared only about the possibility of working together.