My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 89:

Yet Carrie remained puzzled. Hadn’t Soren introduced her to Asher?

Soren approached with a mischievous smile, drawling, “Asher, I’ve been holding onto a secret. Carrie is actually Katrina. I knew you were her fan, so I deliberately kept quiet, worried you’d be too star-struck to see clearly.”

“What?” Asher’s eyes widened, shock etching itself across his usually composed features.

At that moment, Carrie and Asher realized they had been masterfully manipulated by Soren. Asher’s stoic facade crumbled, revealing a fascinating cascade of emotions—embarrassment, surprise, and deep regret flickering across his handsome face. He awkwardly cleared his throat and managed to say, “Your script is truly exceptional.”

The thought of having been so dismissive during their first encounter with his literary idol mortified him.

Soren, entirely unabashed, practically radiated excitement. “This is perfect!” he exclaimed. “I’ve struck gold!”

Without hesitation, he immediately finalized the contract and set the filming start date. The contract had been prepared well in advance, and Soren was generous with the terms. The series comprised 30 episodes, with a shooting schedule spanning approximately four months, and the compensation was set at five million.

While modest by leading actress standards in major productions, the pay represented the top-tier rate for a complete newcomer like Carrie.

Carrie reviewed the document carefully before passing it to Ruby, who settled onto a nearby sofa and began a meticulous word-by-word examination.

Leaning close to Carrie, Soren whispered playfully, “Should I thank Mr. Norris for keeping you hidden? It’s allowed me to discover such a remarkable treasure.”

Glancing subtly at Ruby, Carrie lowered her voice. “Very few people know about this. I’d appreciate your discretion.”

“We’re about to divorce, and I don’t want him involved in my professional endeavors.”

Soren’s surprise was evident. “Not even your agent knows?”

In the entertainment industry, most would eagerly leverage any connection to Kristopher. Lise, for instance, understood precisely how to exploit such influential connections. By contrast, Carrie seemed deliberately intent on maintaining distance.

Was this a demonstration of extreme self-sufficiency? Or perhaps a deeper, more complex emotional narrative of love transforming into something more complicated?

After a moment’s reflection, Carrie explained, “I haven’t intentionally concealed anything. My contract contains no clauses about relationships or marriage. Simply put, since getting married, I haven’t been present at the company. At this point, mentioning it seems unnecessary.”

Though burning with curiosity, Soren was diplomatic enough to restrain his questions. He simply nodded. “Understood. My lips are sealed.”

Ruby’s review was exhaustive. She scrutinized the contract multiple times, only permitting Carrie’s signature after absolute confirmation of its integrity.

Post-signing, Soren outlined two critical matters. “First, I’ll soon announce our Asher and Carrie collaboration on Twitter, but without mentioning Katrina or our ‘Agarwood’ production. We’ve decided, in consultation with company executives, to keep Katrina’s personal involvement confidential. We’ll also arrange a non-disclosure agreement. Given our substantial investment, we’re maintaining a low profile during the initial stages.”

Asher and Carrie nodded their understanding.

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