My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 46:

She shook her head in denial. Deep down, she understood this wasn’t truly about her welfare. They were still legally married, and in the eyes of the world, she upheld the dignity of the Norris family as Kristopher’s wife. She surmised that his actions were likely motivated by preserving the family’s image, rather than her personal well-being.

Carrie struggled to maintain her composure, reminding herself to remain logical, but found her chilly heart reluctantly softening. After ending the call, she checked Twitter. As Oliver had promised, the once-persistent negative trend had vanished, erased as though it had never been. A subtle smile unknowingly spread across Carrie’s face.

Ruby also noticed it, and she chuckled. “Can you believe it? Even Mr. Norris seems to have a conscience after all. Shame it had to take such chaos to bring it out. But, honestly, this whole debacle? Totally his doing. If he hadn’t been backing Lise, she never would have been so brazen. Absolutely, he could wipe those trending topics off the internet in a heartbeat. He owes us that much, so let’s not pat him on the back just yet. We were already sorting things out ourselves. He’s definitely still in our debt for that role!”

As Carrie listened to Ruby, a deep sense of understanding settled within her. It was clear as day to everyone that Kristopher was the source of the turmoil. If he hadn’t fumbled everything up, Carrie wouldn’t have been cheated out of a role that was hers by right. Lise wouldn’t have had the chance to trample over her ambitions so easily. Ultimately, everything traced back to Kristopher, and his efforts to remove the trending topic were likely just a tactic to salvage his family’s reputation.

Carrie realized she had no reason to feel grateful for him doing what was expected, yet a wry laugh escaped her lips. Suddenly, Ruby, who had been browsing her phone, burst out in exasperation.noveldrama

She said, “This is just ludicrous! I got ahead of myself too quickly. They pulled your trending topic, sure, but they also took down the audition clips I posted! Now, we’ve lost any evidence of the clash between you and Lise. Even her terrible acting clip got censored! I poured my heart into securing that video. I figured it would illuminate your abilities, yet it vanished in an instant! Countless fans missed their chance to see it!”

Carrie, her curiosity piqued, snatched up her phone and flicked through Twitter. Ruby’s predictions had come true once again. Every whisper of conversation about Carrie and Lise had dissolved into nothingness. It wasn’t merely her trending issue that had been purged. The hashtags #LisePoorActing and #LiseSelfDestruction, which had climbed the trending charts thanks to Ruby’s uploaded audition clips, had also been meticulously erased. Even the supportive remarks that had previously cast Carrie’s talents in a more favorable light than Lise’s were nowhere to be found.

She clenched her teeth, desperately searching for any mention of herself and Lise. Queries about Lise still pulled up old trending discussions and content. But searches for Carrie? They yielded a stark void. Every trace of her previous mentions had been scrubbed clean.

Ruby’s face was a mask of fury as she spat out the words, “So, it turns out Kristopher was never on our side. He’s been covering for Lise all along. He’s petrified that she’ll be mocked, so he scrubbed the trending topic clean. Now, there’s no trace left for anyone to even whisper about it.”

Her voice rose with every word, her hands clenching tightly. “What’s even more infuriating is that he didn’t stop at hiding her stories; he obliterated everything about you too. Just as people began to notice your talent, he snuffed it out like it was nothing!” The injustice of it made Ruby’s chest heave with raw anger.

Carrie calmly locked her phone, a cold, mocking smile curving her lips. The whole situation struck her as absurd. She had endured a relentless onslaught of cruel remarks all night, without a hint of support from Kristopher. Yet, the instant Lise was criticized for her audition, he jumped into action to sanitize the mess. A bitter sneer twisted her features. It was undeniable—Lise was his priority, always first in line.

Kristopher’s world seemingly revolved solely around Lise, relegating Carrie to the shadows, barely more than a fleeting thought. Carrie realized the agony of the fire hadn’t been enough. Her heart hadn’t yet broken entirely back then. Reflecting on their two-year marriage, she couldn’t help but wonder what it truly meant to him. He wasn’t devoid of emotions, yet it seemed all his care and concern were reserved exclusively for Lise, as if Carrie was merely a ghost in their shared existence.

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