My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 1046:

They were here to support their families during the Music Association’s assessment, nerves running high. The ridicule, though petty, became a convenient outlet for their tension.

Bernie shifted uncomfortably and leaned toward Kathleen, whispering, “Let’s go inside. No need to stand here listening to this nonsense.”

They’d only brought one driver—the other had been sent out on an errand. Bernie hadn’t thought multiple cars were necessary. Given the pressure of today’s evaluation, he suspected Aliza wouldn’t perform well anyway. Flashy displays felt pointless; it seemed wiser to keep a low profile.

Unfortunately, their arrival had coincided with the Morrison family’s, giving jealous onlookers the perfect excuse to sneer while cozying up to the more powerful family.

“Kristopher…” Aliza turned to Kristopher, her tone soft, eyes brimming with grievance. She clearly hoped he would speak up on her behalf—maybe even flex their wealth by buying a fleet of luxury cars on the spot to shut the others up.

But Kristopher barely glanced at her. Instead, his voice was calm, almost gentle.

let this affect

sharpness, there was an unmistakable chill beneath the surface—an authority that silenced

stiffened, feeling a subtle pressure that

“Okay,” she replied meekly.

to follow the others, but his gaze lingered—on Carrie. Her hair was swept up, fastened by a black pearl

story

same sunlight danced in her eyes as she laughed with

the light followed her. She had the kind of beauty that didn’t

Kristopher saw her clearly—not just with his eyes, but with

warmth in her expression…

from his view, resisting the urge to glance back. The last thing he wanted was for the Herrera family

her image remained burned into his mind. He’d always had a sharp memory, but this was something else—something instinctive. Something emotional. He believed what the investigators he’d hired had told him—that he and Carrie had once been

what it