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.

scanning their surroundings to ensure their privacy, Aliza leaned closer to Alethea and lowered her voice to a conspiratorial whisper. “Everyone has a vulnerability waiting to be exploited. I happen to know someone who harbors

interest, silently encouraging her

celebrity named Lise who’s maintained a bitter animosity with Carrie for years. Carrie systematically dismantled her life. Given the chance, Lise

challenges for me would likely be a trivial matter for the influential

with glacial precision. “Aliza, your transparent attempt to manipulate me into executing your vindictive agenda is painfully obvious. You seek my help in eliminating

would serve

your

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