My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage
Chapter 329

Sandras eyes brimmed with tears, cascading down her cheeks as she continued, Elijah, all Carrie lost was a shot at a variety show.

With you by her side, doors will keep opening for her.

But for me, this might be the final curtain call of my life… In the past, if Elijah had seen her cry, he would have surrendered instantly, without a shred of resistance.

But now, hesitation rippled across his face, his uncertainty plain as he held his tongue.

Sandra ventured carefully, her voice tinged with vulnerability.

Perhaps… you could keep her identity as Mrs.

Norris under wraps, just to preserve my dignity? As long as no one knows shes Mrs.

Norris, I wont become the butt of the joke.

Elijahs response was evasive, his tone vaguely warm.

Sandra, you could never be a joke to me.

Youre the most important person in my world.

Once, hearing those words would have made her feel like the sun itself revolved around her.

But now, the same words sounded hollow, as if their meaning had shifted with the tide.

To Sandra, they felt less like devotion and more like a brittle excuse.

Her gaze flicked past Elijah, settling on the restaurants entrance, where Carrie strolled in with Oliver.

A moment of silence fell as Sandra seemed to weigh her thoughts, then spoke with quiet resolve.

If you help me this time, Ill finish everything by years end, retreat to Izrosa, and never return.

Ill follow the treatment, take care of my heart, and stay away from it all.

Elijahs fingers stilled mid-motion, his expression hardening as if he had reached a decision.

Fine.

Ill make sure Carrie steps away from this variety show.

Just then, the private rooms door creaked open, and Carrie appeared in the doorway.

Her cold, unwavering eyes met Elijahs.

Since when do you get to dictate my career choices? Elijah turned.

Carrie, what are you doing here? His eyes darted to Oliver, carrying a glint of reprimand.

Oliver pressed his lips into a thin line, beads of sweat forming on his brow.

How could he have predicted Sandras sudden appearance here? Carries smile was frosty, her words sharp.

This is funny, Oliver claimed you came here to pick me up, yet now youre questioning why Im here.

So, tell me, which one of you is spinning the tale? Tension cloaked the room as Elijah and Carrie locked eyes, neither yielding an inch.

Standing awkwardly between them, Oliver felt as though he was balancing on a tightrope, the heat of their silent battle making his collar unbearably tight.

For all his usual poise around Elijah, this standoff had him paralyzed.

Camille, typically Carries fiercest defender, lingered silently at the edge of the room, her conflicted gaze flickering between them.

Since becoming a couple with Albin, Camille had adopted a calmer outlook, her once-impulsive tendencies softened by her relationship.

She knew that stepping forward now to defend Carrie would only inflame tensions between Carrie and Elijah, handing Sandraan opportunist if ever there was onea perfect opening.

Breaking the silence, Sandras voice was a picture of feigned innocence.

Ms.

Campbell, please dont blame Elijah.

He wasnt trying to keep anything from you.

I just happened to be passing by for a meal and bumped into him by chance.

If you doubt me, I can show you my scheduleI just wrapped up an ad shoot.

As she spoke, she retrieved her phone and stepped toward Carrie, her demeanor full of false sincerity.

Carrie, however, remained unfazed, her smile cordial but distant.

Ms.

Nash, whatever disagreement my husband and I have is private.

Even my closest friend hasnt intervened, so theres no need for an outsider to overstep.

Respecting boundaries is crucial, wouldnt you agree? Sandra froze, her hand lowering as her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

After a moments pause, she slipped her phone back into her purse, her voice small and regretful.

I didnt mean to overstep.