My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage - Chapter 171

Chapter 171:

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“This diamond is so dignified and elegant—it complements Mrs. Melany Norris perfectly.” Their voices overlapped, all eager to be heard.

Just as the flattery reached its peak, Albin entered, his eyes lighting up at the sight of the lively scene.

“Mrs. Melany Norris, happy birthday! You look younger every year! When I first walked in, I thought you were one of Kristopher’s distant aunts!” He approached Melany, bowing respectfully before handing his gift—a beautifully crafted antique vase—to one of the Norris family’s servants. “This is for your bedroom, to brighten it up.”

Melany patted his hand affectionately, a smile on her face. “You’re always such a sweet talker, Albin. You’ve got this old lady all flustered.”

Kailee, noticing Albin’s arrival, approached him, a soft blush creeping up her cheeks. “Hi, Albin,” she greeted in a small voice.

Albin barely glanced at her, distracted by something else. “Did none of you notice the real treasure around Carrie’s neck?” he asked, his tone dripping with mischief.

It was impolite to stare, so while many in the room had undoubtedly noticed Carrie’s presence, no one had paid particular attention to her necklace until Albin’s remark.

Now, all eyes turned to the pendant hanging around her neck.

Albin smirked triumphantly, enjoying the attention he had garnered. “That necklace,” he continued, “is a pink diamond that was auctioned off at the Steu Skua a few days ago for $10.73 million. It’s the largest internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamond ever sold at a public auction.”

Albin had gone to great lengths to secure the piece—ensuring that while Melany’s gift was grand, Carrie’s would be a statement in its own right. Though the necklace’s price was slightly lower, its rarity made it truly exceptional.

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He looked at Carrie with a grin, clearly expecting praise for his efforts. “Carrie, I personally flew to the Steu Skua to get this for you. Surely I deserve some credit for the effort?”

Carrie gave him a polite but indifferent smile. “Thank you, Albin. I’ll treat you to a meal sometime,” she replied smoothly.

The crowd gasped again. Carrie’s necklace, worn simply for the birthday banquet, was worth a fortune.

Kailee’s resentment simmered beneath the surface as she stared at Carrie. Why was everyone so focused on her? Even Albin, whom she had always admired, seemed to be acting like her errand boy.

Unable to hold back, Kailee stepped forward, her voice dripping with accusation. “Carrie, we’ve heard about everyone else’s gifts, but you still haven’t answered my question. Didn’t you prepare a gift for Melany?”

Kristopher’s face darkened as he spoke coldly. “Any gift I give is also from Carrie.”

Melany’s expression flickered, and she quickly nodded. “Kristopher and Carrie are a couple. One gift from both of them is perfectly fine. There’s no need for separate gifts.”

Kailee, unwilling to let go of this rare chance to embarrass Carrie, pressed on with a sweet, yet barbed tone. “Melany, I’m just concerned about you. You are so good to Carrie, yet she didn’t make any effort for your birthday. Doesn’t that seem a bit thoughtless?”

Carrie smiled faintly, her gaze steady as she met Kailee’s eyes. “And how do you know I didn’t make an effort?”

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