My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 715:

“Provided?” Omar’s voice carried a sharp edge. “Eight hundred dollars a month in Isonridge? Tell me honestly — could you survive on that?”

Uncertainty flickered across Aliza’s face. Her own daily expenses before college had matched Omar’s monthly allowance, multiplying several times after enrollment. Even scholarship students at private institutions received more generous support.

Kathleen adopted a wounded expression. “Omar, how can you think so poorly of me? Marrying into the Herrera family placed me far above our origins, and I’ve struggled to belong. Even my own daughter faces her grandparents’ disapproval — how could I have done more for you? It hasn’t been easy.”

Omar raised his gaze to meet hers, his words measured. “You think I’m ignorant of the truth?”

A shadow of unease crossed Kathleen’s face. “Truth? Has someone been spreading lies…”

money after my parents’ death…”

though modest, had exceeded a million—enough for

invisible tears. “Insurance? Omar, how could you accuse me? Your mother was my sister!” Omar had anticipated her denial. Though

Mr. Norris. He visited me to verify that his sister’s heart beats in my chest. That explains your sudden appearance. I’ll play along—act the loving family,

left Kathleen

you lost your mind? One million? Your transplant didn’t

lips together before adding, “When you factor in inflation, a million today isn’t worth what it was back then. Furthermore, a marriage into the Norris family could significantly boost your financial standing. Such a union would also elevate your family’s prestige within

replied flatly, “Fine, I’ll send it to you once your sister marries

before—shame on you. Trick me again—shame on me. I need the money now. Whether or not my cousin marries

I know you’ll still cooperate after receiving the

a solution. “Let’s meet in the middle. You transfer seven hundred thousand now, and we’ll