My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 649:

Daxton, meanwhile, stayed rooted in place, stepping forward only to block Marina’s path with an arm outstretched. “Miss, I suggest you show some respect.”

Marina’s indignation flared as she snapped, “Do you even know who I am? How dare you—” Her words died on her lips as her eyes finally took in Daxton’s face.

Recognition struck her like a blow. Her complexion turned ashen, and she took an involuntary step back. Memories she had buried clawed their way to the surface: Daxton, abroad, severing a gang leader’s head in the middle of the street. The blood had sprayed across the white snow, steaming in the cold. That grotesque image had haunted her dreams for months.

“Why… why is it…” she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

Daxton offered her a polite, almost gentle smile. “Do we know each other, Miss?”

her head fervently. “No, we do not.” Grabbing the arm of the girl next to her, she turned sharply and hurried

glance back at Daxton. “Marina, do you know him? He seems so gentle, even more approachable than Reece. What are you so afraid

under her

in demeanor, only noticed the group entering the elevator as she turned back. Daxton approached her, his demeanor calm

fell, the city of Isonridge shimmered under a blanket of dazzling lights. From a vantage point high above, the endless streams of traffic below resembled a glittering Milky Way, weaving

the wealthy, it was a haven of extravagance—a city that promised an endless buffet of indulgence, from fine

modest sum at a local restaurant in Orkset could skyrocket to thousands in Isonridge, served as an elite delicacy to

a pang of unease. She had no desire to relive the flavors of home badly enough to justify such absurd prices. The ride back

at a quiet corner near the estate, Daxton glanced at Carrie, who sat silently in the passenger seat. “How have you been with the Morrison family lately, Carrie?” he asked, his

has been very kind

ambient light. “Thank you, Daxton, for completing that