My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 138:

Carrie herself began to help, gathering her things with the same calm demeanor. Aspyn, keen to impress her idol Asher, quickly pulled her father’s arm, her voice a mixture of excitement and hope. “Dad, our inn still has vacancies. We can let the crew stay there.”

“Uh…” Sammy hesitated, his thoughts clearly calculating. Although their inn wasn’t open to the public, it wasn’t illegal to accommodate the crew. However, Sammy, always driven by profit, knew that entertainment industry connections didn’t often pay off in a small town like theirs.

Aspyn, sensing her father’s hesitation, whispered in his ear, “The crew is filming here, and Asher is an A-list celebrity. His shows are always a hit. If we want to promote tourism, we can definitely benefit from their fame later. This is a great chance to build a relationship. Who knows, they might even become our tourism ambassadors.”

Sammy’s eyes lit up at the idea. Just as he was about to agree, he noticed Kristopher standing nearby, his expression stern and unreadable. Sammy walked over, eager to get Kristopher’s approval, and asked, “What do you think, Mr. Norris? If the crew stays here, would that be convenient for you?”

Kristopher’s response was as indifferent as always. “Whatever. Just keep them at a distance. I hate noise.”

Relieved that Kristopher didn’t object, Sammy smiled broadly. “Of course, Mr. Norris. Your room is already arranged.”

Aspyn, now emboldened, eagerly went to Asher and said, “Mr. Burton, you can stay with us. We’re supported by the county government, and we’d be happy to accommodate you at our inn.”

Asher set down the luggage he had been carrying, politely nodding. “Thank you so much. I’ll go inform the director right away.” He turned to leave, but just as he was about to head inside, he spotted Carrie coming out of the guesthouse, carrying several prop boxes. Without thinking, he hurried over to her. “Why are you carrying so many things? Let me help you.”

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Carrie, her white dress stained with mud and water, looked slightly disheveled but still retained an air of composure. Watching them from his discreet spot, Kristopher’s gaze turned cold. Sensing his stare, Carrie looked up and met his eyes. For a brief moment, she was thrown off guard, her mind racing. But before anything could be said, Oliver quickly stepped forward. “Ms. Campbell, let me help you. You’re wearing a dress, and it might be too inconvenient to carry these boxes,” Oliver said, moving swiftly to take the boxes from her hands.

Carrie hesitated for only a moment before she handed her belongings to Oliver, unwilling to let anyone think anything was amiss. “Asher,” she said, turning to him, “go talk to the director about the new accommodation first.”

Asher nodded obediently and then went inside. Aspyn, watching the exchange, noticed Kristopher’s cold stare as he watched in her direction. The moment seemed to linger, and Aspyn’s heart fluttered with the possibility. Was he jealous after seeing her talk to Asher?

Thirty minutes passed before everyone gathered at the inn. Despite their anticipation of a modest, aged structure, they were greeted by a traditional courtyard, once the residence of a notable historical figure. The interior showcased an elegant garden and meandering corridors, complete with both lodging and a dining establishment. It was in this dining area that dinner was served.

Given the extensive number of crew members, they spread out over three separate tables. At Kristopher’s table, alongside those who had earlier joined the inspection, were also several delegates from construction firms and associated suppliers. These individuals had discreetly used their connections to gain an introduction to Kristopher.

Having introduced everyone to Kristopher, Sammy then led these newcomers to the crew’s table for a quick introduction, stating, “Meet the film crew, all renowned stars.” In the realm of business, where niceties often precede negotiations, it was difficult to disregard the kindness of others.

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