My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 57:

“Absolutely, Billie. Once Kristopher is back, you really need to have a word with him. Are we lacking in resources to support Carrie? Instead, she’s off trying to be an actress, turning us into the butt of jokes among our peers!”

The room held three people: Kristopher’s cousin, Kailee Myers, alongside her father, Cory Myers. On the sofa sat Kristopher’s mother, Billie Norris, her face a mask of unreadable emotions.

Once a thriving enterprise, the Myers family business had declined drastically, a stark contrast to its past prosperity. As a daughter of the Myers family, Billie felt compelled to lend her support. However, the Norris family had always maintained a strict separation between personal life and business dealings.

Cory, with his limited education, had proven to be an unreliable business partner. Neither Kristopher’s grandfather, Shawn Norris, nor Kristopher himself, had any desire to involve Cory in their business endeavors. Billie, unfamiliar with the intricacies of business, could only offer occasional assistance to her own family, helping out with day-to-day needs.

In time, Cory’s intentions shifted. Years ago, he began eagerly introducing potential partners to Kristopher, hoping to secure a marriage that would benefit the Myers family through new alliances. Then, as if fate had twisted unexpectedly, shortly after Lise departed, Carrie entered the scene!

This year had been particularly harsh. The Myers family’s investments had floundered, leading to significant losses. Unable to fault Kristopher for not lending a hand, Cory and Kailee instead misdirected their frustrations towards Carrie.

As Carrie entered the room, she noticed the absence of Shawn and Melany. She approached Cory and the rest with a beaming smile, yet her greeting was laced with irony. “Cory, Kailee, how thoughtful of you to concern yourselves with my affairs amidst the turmoil of your impending bankruptcy.”

In the past, Carrie had always acted meekly around Kristopher’s relatives, giving off the impression that she was easily dominated. But now, she sharply retorted, catching everyone off guard.

They were stunned into silence for a moment. Cory chuckled dryly after a brief pause. “Carrie, you haven’t even made it big yet, and you’re already so full of yourself.”

“Thanks for the encouragement, Cory. I’m definitely aiming for fame,” Carrie responded with a forced smile.

She turned her attention to Billie. Her smile waned slightly as she addressed her. “Billie.”

Billie was clad in an elegant silk gown from the latest fashion collection. Nearing fifty, she had filled out a bit since her youth but maintained her appearance meticulously. Her skin was firm and youthful, making her look no older than thirty.

Billie offered Carrie a brief, cool nod of acknowledgment. “Mm.”

Beside Billie sat Kailee, dressed in a gown that complemented Billie’s. They resembled a mother and daughter more than aunt and niece from afar.

Kailee crossed her arms, a smug grin spreading across her face. “So, where’s Kristopher? Off chasing after Lise again and leaving you behind?”

Unperturbed, Carrie found herself a chair and settled in comfortably, replying nonchalantly, “It doesn’t bother me. Kristopher can spend time with whomever he pleases. Much like his buddy Albin, who’s always seen with a lady on each arm. Who’s to manage that, right?”

Kailee’s expression shifted dramatically, reflecting a storm of emotions beneath her poised facade. Her infatuation with Albin was no secret. It had been a source of amusement for their elite peers for years. Kailee, often teased mercilessly, seethed with pent-up frustration. Unable to refute the unspoken truths, Kailee abruptly steered the conversation in another direction, her voice cutting through the air.noveldrama

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