My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 703:

The private kitchen specialized in pre-ordered dishes, with no menu to guide the selections.

Oliver, eager to contribute, quickly introduced another dish. “This is matsutake mushroom tofu egg soup,” he explained, gesturing toward a bowl.

The delicately sliced tofu strands formed an intricate, cloud-like sphere, gently bobbing in the clear broth like a piece of edible art.

Carrie’s gaze snapped to him, her expression frosty. “Aren’t you here to eat?” Turning to Kristopher, she added, “I can manage on my own, Mr. Norris. I don’t need your help.”

Oh?” Kristopher interjected, a sly glint in his eye as he glanced briefly at Daxton. “You don’t like it when others help you with your food?”

“That’s correct,” Carrie replied flatly, her tone laced with irritation.

retrieved both bowls he and Daxton had

“You said you don’t like it, so as a courtesy—considering our past—I’ll save you

could retort, Daxton interjected, his tone neutral but firm. “It

back slightly, a small chuckle escaping him as he directed a pointed comment at Daxton. “I never quite understood what people meant

her brother to disrupt his date with Carrie. Now,

she said, her voice tinged with reproach, “aren’t you too old to speak like that about someone

smile on his lips. “I’m saying it to his face, fair and square.” He paused, then added with a touch of sarcasm, “Besides, if we go by family hierarchy, Daxton is technically

lost in

nephew?” Her expression shifted

and Daxton was the ex’s relative. Her brother no longer had any competition.

however, wasn’t about to let Kristopher