Chapter 665:
Kristopher was concerned that Carrie might utter something biting that Oliver could overhear, potentially embarrassing him.
Yet, Oliver interpreted these instructions with a bit of surprise.
Responding with a nod, Oliver said, âUnderstood, Mr. Norris.â
He shut the door and positioned himself several meters down the hallway. Did Mr. and Mrs. Norris get back together? But at a birthday party? Surely, they should proceed with caution under such circumstances.
Returning to the bedroom, Kristopher tossed the bags onto the bed, instructing Carrie, âPut these on.â
Carrie, retrieving the bags, looked up at him and asked, âArenât you going to leave the room?â
With a smirk, Kristopher teased, âIs there a part of you I havenât seen? Feeling shy?â
Her laughter, tinged with frustration, Carrie retorted, âWhat right do you have to see me without any cost?â
Adjusting his shirt nonchalantly, Kristopher teased, âI could pay, you know.â
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âMake it ten million then,â Carrie said, raising an eyebrow challengingly.
She was confident Kristopher would never consent to such a ludicrous sum.
Carrieâs sharp tone cut through the room. âI know youâre not short on money. If you want to humiliate me by throwing cash around, I have nothing more to say.â Her words carried a deliberate edge, a challenge hidden in their implication. If Kristopher transferred the money, it would be as though he were treating her like a woman who could be bought.
But Kristopher was unruffled. Without hesitation, he pulled out his phone and began typing. His calm demeanor was maddening, effortlessly sidestepping the trap in her words. âGiving my wife a million dollars is no big deal,â he said nonchalantly.
He turned the screen toward her, showing the completed transaction. âItâs done. You can check your account later.â
Carrieâs jaw tightened, her voice rising slightly. âMind your words! Iâm your ex-wife. Ex-wife!ânoveldrama
Kristopher shrugged dismissively. âAn ex-wife is still a wife.â It was clear he wasnât taking her correction seriously.
Before she could retort, he turned and walked toward the bathroom.
Moments later, Kristopher returned, carrying a basin of warm water with a towel draped over his arm.
He approached her with measured steps, his expression unreadable. âHave a seat,â he instructed.
Caught off guard, Carrie hesitated but eventually sat down.
Her eyes followed his movements, her confusion deepening as he knelt on one knee before her. Gently, he placed her feet in the basin.
The warmth of the water was soothing, but it was nothing compared to the sensation of his hands.
His palms were hot, his fingers slightly roughened with calluses that traced her skin delicately as he washed away the dirt.
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