Chapter 695:

Struggling with the fit, Aliza realized the designer’s warning had been accurate. She had sucked in her breath to zip it up, but the zipper refused to budge. Frustrated, she stormed out. “Was this dress designed to mock people? Who could possibly fit into these ridiculous proportions?”

“Haha!” Marina burst into laughter.

The memory of Aliza manipulating her previously only fueled her current sense of satisfaction.

Attracted by the laughter, Aliza approached. She initially missed seeing Marina, instead spotting Carrie blocking her view.

From a distance, Aliza called out, “Carrie, what gives you the right to laugh? Just because you belong to the Morrison family? Remember, your grandma has passed, and you’re nothing but a distant cousin they’ve ignored for years. Even rich families have their black sheep. What are you now? Merely a woman who’s been through a divorce.”

Carrie coldly lifted her eyes. “True, I’m hardly special. Yet, my cousin, who adores me, dismisses you completely. The man I don’t desire is the one you long for but can’t have, and now you’re resorting to these underhanded tricks just to try and push me away.”

taunting. Kristopher’s expression was stormy, his silence heavy. He seemed poised to speak but

By

on her hips and facing Aliza squarely. “Aliza, you wouldn’t dare cross the

how can you accuse me of such things? I admit

casting a significant look at Carrie. “She’s only a distant cousin, devoid of any real family ties after decades of silence. Observe how she’s treated by the Morrison brothers. Is this

a slap

cheek before she could

again, and it will be more

dare you slap me

strike was abruptly halted by a firm grasp on

to Aliza, “Carrie remains a member of the Norris family, regardless of your feelings. You have

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