My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 401

Chapter 401:

Without saying anything further, she stepped out of the car, opened the door, and extended her hand. Her voice

was steady and commanding. “Hand it over.”

Willow's gaze flickered nervously, and she took several steps back. “Mrs. Norris, it's only sspoiled seafood.

There’s no need to trouble yourself over it.”

“When has the Norris family ever stooped to using spoiled seafood in our meals? Drop the bag right here. I'll

make sure the supplier comes over immediately to give us a proper explanation,” Carrie said firmly.

Kristopher, having stepped silently out of the car, now stood behind her, his presence intensifying the tension.

Together, their commanding presence made the situation feel unbearably heavy.

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Lowering her head, Willow refused to meet their eyes. “It didn’t cfrom the Norris family. It's my mistake—I

bought it on my own because it was affordable.” Willow tried to slip away, but Oliver moved swiftly, stepping in

front of her to block her escape.

“You were warned when you started working here,” Oliver said sharply. “No outside ingredients are allowed

without approval. Everything in this house is sourced specifically by the Norris family.”

With quick reflexes, he snatched the plastic bag from her hands before she could react. He opened the bag and

carefully inspected its contents. After a moment, he passed it to Carrie and Kristopher. “It's just shealth

supplements,” he noted.

Carrie peered into the bag and frowned. Glancing up at Kristopher, she asked, “Isn't this the supplement your

mom gave me?”

“It is,” Kristopher confirmed, his gaze turning icy as he stared at Willow. “You might want to start talking.”

“If you won't explain yourself, fine,” Oliver added, his tone dripping with menace. “I'll report you for theft. Do

you realize how much these are worth? Enough to land you in prison for years.”

The threat drained all the fight out of Willow.

She collapsed to her knees, resorting to her familiar act of pleading for pity. “Please, Mrs. Norris,” Willow begged,

tears streaming down her face. “My son just got engaged, and I'm hoping for a grandchild soon. There was so

much of the supplement—I thought you wouldn't notice if | took sfor him.”

Carrie's face hardened with disbelief. “You've been working here for a long time, and while | may not treat you

like family, I've never been unfair. I've let you take the leftover ingredients without complaint. Why steal

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something you could have just asked for?”

Willow wailed loudly, though no tears came. “It was greed. | couldn't help myself!”

Carrie, clearly done with the discussion, waved her hand dismissively. “Enough. Let's not drag this out.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Norris...” Willow began hesitantly. But before she could finish, Carrie turned sharply to Oliver.

“Oliver, calculate her final wages and arrange a car. She’s leaving Bayview Villa today.”

The blood drained from Willow's face as she realized Carrie wasn't bluffing—her decision was final. In

desperation, she turned to Kristopher, hoping for sympathy. “Mr. Norris... I've been here for years. Even if I've

faltered, I've worked hard. I'll give up this month’s wages to pay for the health supplement.”

Working as a housekeeper for the Norris family paid as much as a mid-level manager at a large firm, and their

rules were far more lenient than other affluent households. On top of that, she had been earning a substantial

side incfrom Lise. Losing this position would be disastrous. She couldn't possibly cover her family’s towering

mortgage or her son’s mounting gambling debts.