My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 26:

“Don’t worry about it.” Elva shrugged off Lise’s hand, turned away slightly, and proceeded to dial Kristopher’s number.

Lise made no further attempt to intervene.

Instead, she stood back, observing Elva’s figure and quietly listening, a subtle smile playing on her lips.

Soon after, Kristopher’s crisp, detached voice resonated from the phone. “Yes, what is it?”

After a brief pause, Elva explained, “Mr. Norris, I need to discuss something about Lise. She’s been throwing herself into rehearsals for an audition, literally day and night, to the extent that her heart issue flared up again. She even sneaked off to the hospital a few times without telling many people. Regarding the role…”

Kristopher immediately seized on the critical issue. “Hospital? Why wasn’t I informed?”

Elva sensed his growing concern and steered the conversation accordingly. “Mr. Norris, Lise didn’t want to cause you unnecessary worry, which is why she kept it under wraps. But honestly, it’s nothing life-threatening. You’re aware of her delicate health. Even a little stress can exacerbate her condition, and she tends to downplay it herself.”

She paused momentarily before redirecting the focus back to Lise’s passion for the role. “The real issue here is how much she adores this part. With her impressive qualifications, she seemed like a guaranteed pick, but unexpectedly, the production team had a change of heart, and now…”

Kristopher, quick-witted as always, picked up on Elva’s subtle implication and stopped her mid-sentence. “From now on, keep me in the loop, regardless of the situation. Tell Lise to take it easy and not worry.”

“The female lead is undoubtedly hers. I’ll drop by to see her once I’m back in Orkset.”

“Understood, and thanks for your kindness, Mr. Norris.” Elva ended the call with a grin and turned toward Lise. “It’s all arranged. I told you, Mr. Norris is too fond of you to ignore your situation.”

With a faint sigh, Lise glanced downward, her tone apologetic. “Thanks, Elva. I’m sorry for the inconvenience to you and Kristopher.”

“Inconvenience? You’re my talent, and your triumphs are mine as well. Who does Carrie Campbell think she is? She’s out of the picture yet still dares to challenge you. How can she not see that Kristopher only has eyes for you? This is beyond absurd!”

Elva stowed her phone and added, “But take it from someone who knows, Mr. Norris’s attention goes beyond mere fondness. He seems ready to grant your every wish. For someone of his caliber to do so is exceptional. I’m not sure why you two split, but after all this time, perhaps it’s worth reconsidering. Have you thought about rekindling things?”

At this, Lise hesitated for a moment, then offered a gentle smile. “We’ll see what destiny has in store.”

After ending his phone call, Kristopher turned to Oliver with a directive. “Locate the production team that Lise auditioned for and inform them that the Norris Group is willing to invest. However, it’s contingent upon Lise securing the lead role,” he stated firmly.

The director felt a rush of conflicting emotions upon hearing the proposition.noveldrama

The original book, rich with opulent scenes, had been pared down due to financial limitations—a constant thorn in his side.

Now, the prospect of new funding from the Norris Group seemed like a miraculous solution.

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