My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 943:

Aliza’s carefully constructed composure finally fractured. “The man you desire falls for her too, doesn’t he?” she retorted.

Though Alethea’s heart seethed with bitterness, her expression remained deliberately neutral. “What does it matter? Kyson and I will be engaged through familial arrangements and business connections. As long as the Hinks and Webster families maintain their agreement, we will eventually marry, regardless of his personal preferences.”

Aliza lowered her voice to a knowing whisper. “Carrie isn’t like me. She has the entire Morrison family supporting her. Even if they don’t match the Hinks family’s wealth, their standing in Isonridge eclipses anything the Hinks family has achieved. In this city, influence and connections often outweigh mere fortune. In matters of the heart, perhaps your position isn’t as secure as mine. You lack the certainty that you’ll ultimately win the man you desire.”

Alethea stood frozen, momentarily unable to counter Aliza’s astute observation.

leaned closer to Alethea and lowered her voice to a conspiratorial whisper. “Everyone has a

interest, silently encouraging her

a bitter animosity with Carrie for years. Carrie systematically dismantled her life. Given the chance, Lise would undoubtedly orchestrate Carrie’s downfall. The only complication is that she’s currently incarcerated. Securing her release

what presents significant challenges for me would likely be a trivial matter for

scrutinized her companion, deliberately folding her arms across her chest, and responded with glacial precision. “Aliza, your transparent attempt to manipulate me into executing your vindictive agenda is

with unexpected force, her penetrating gaze never wavering. “Did you truly believe I would

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benefit. Our shared adversary naturally positions us as allies. Cultivating additional