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.

he and Daxton

it, so as a courtesy—considering our past—I’ll save you the

Carrie could retort, Daxton interjected, his tone neutral but firm. “It doesn’t matter who eats it, as long as it’s not

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

involving her brother

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

his face, fair and square.” He paused, then added with a touch of sarcasm, “Besides, if we go by family hierarchy, Daxton is technically my

lost in stories

He’s your nephew?” Her expression shifted quickly to one of

was an ex, and Daxton was the ex’s relative. Her brother no longer had any competition. Wasn’t Carrie definitely going to become

wasn’t about to let Kristopher gain the upper