My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 1016:

Across the table, Arion set down his utensils, having finished his meal. He wiped his mouth with a napkin and casually said, “I’m free this afternoon. I’ll go with Carrie to the Association. I’ve got a few errands to run there anyway.”

Reece hesitated, then looked at Arion, his tone clipped. “Keep an eye on her. If you can’t finish your errands, delegate them.”

“Sure,” Arion replied with a grin, unfazed by his brother’s tone.

Meanwhile, back at the villa, Kristopher lay in bed, feigning weakness beneath the sheets. The doctor had just left, reassured by Kristopher’s repeated insistence that his condition was nothing serious.

Aliza sat beside him, legs crossed, scrolling distractedly on her phone. Her patience was clearly wearing thin.

screen lit up with a message from a boutique assistant: a new collection had just arrived—exclusive, limited pieces. Her thoughts drifted to the spa day she had scheduled later that week, where she was bound to run into the social elites of Isonridge. In that world, fashion was a bloodsport. Wearing outdated jewelry would make her an interesting topic for gossip.

Kristopher, then quickly fabricated an excuse. “Kristopher… my mom asked me to go with her this afternoon to

in, his voice quiet but firm. “Go

“But… are you sure? How can I leave when you’re

“You’re not a doctor. If something really happens, there’s nothing you can

was true. The doctor had been arranged by Aliza herself—her chosen professional. She had no reason

then,” she said, standing. “Make sure you rest.” She turned to Kristopher’s assistant at the door, her tone suddenly sharp. “If anything happens to Mr.

to check

had already dulled any hint

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assistant he wanted to sleep and instructed him not to disturb him