?<strong>Chapter 468:</strong>


    Ailyn raised an eyebrow, slightly amused. “Working overtime on the weekend? Whichpany is he with?”


    “Norris Group,” Carrie replied, feeling that Ailyn’s presence was beginning to spoil her mood and appetite. She had been feeling under the weather recently, and her appetite had been off. Every time she thought she could enjoy her meal, Ailyn’s constant chatter disrupted her like a fly, making it harder to rx.


    Setting her coffee down with interest, Ailyn leaned forward, reaching to grab Carrie’s arm. “Norris Group? My husband’s part of the Norris family. What department does your husband work in? Maybe they’ll end up working together someday. I’ll have a chat with him to make sure he keeps an eye out for your husband.”


    As Carrie suspected, Ailyn’s words confirmed her hunch. She hadn’t realized that Ailyn had ties to the Norris family. The Norris family had deep roots in Orkset, with so many rtives spread across various sectors. Carrie couldn’t even begin to guess which one Ailyn might be talking about. But the real question was, how could anyone from the Norris family be interested in someone like Ailyn?


    Carrie subtly pulled her arm away from Ailyn’s grasp, her face unreadable. “No need for that. It’s unlikely that he would work with your husband currently.”


    Recently, Kristopher had been consumed by all projects outside his area of expertise, devoting all his energy to mastering new skills. Oliver had been taking care of all his work in his ce.


    However, Ailyn misunderstood, assuming that Carrie’s husband was too low-ranked to have any dealings with the higher-ups.


    She wasn’t offended, though. Letting her hand fall back into herp, she said with a thoughtful expression, “I’ve always wondered why, after all these years as a stay-at-home wife, you suddenly decided to dive into the entertainment industry. Looks like you didn’t marry into the right family.”


    She looked at Carrie’s perfectly manicured fingers, then unted her own extravagant nails. “You’re so beautiful ande from money. We all assumed you’d marry into a prominent family. Who would’ve guessed you’d end up with just a factory worker?”


    Ailyn blinked before continuing, “Don’t take it the wrong way, Carrie. We’ve known each other for years, and I just want what’s best for you. Just because your husband works at Norris Group doesn’t mean everything’s perfect. The bigger thepany, the more they take advantage of those at the bottom. Now that you’re famous, you’ll meet more people. Keep an eye out for a better match—older businessmen won’t care that you’ve been married before.”


    Her eyes gleamed with mockery as she spoke. She had always secretly envied Carrie’s beauty. Before the college entrance exams, Ailyn had confessed her love to a wealthy senior, but he rejected her coldly, telling her to take a good look at herself. Coincidentally, Carrie walked by, and the seniorplimented her, which nted a seed of resentment in Ailyn thatsted ever since.


    Little did she know, the tables would eventually turn, giving her a chance to outshine Carrie.


    Carrie froze for a moment, a thought suddenly crossing her mind. While her marriage wasn’t public, most of the Norris family knew who she was, save for the more distant rtives. With a curious nce at Ailyn, she asked, “What connection does your husband have to the Norris family? A distant rtive?”


    Ailyn fired back immediately, “Who do you think you’re talking down to? Why should I only be tied to a distant rtive of the Norris family? My husband has a powerful role there. Even Kristopher would have to answer to him.”


    Carrie froze as the words sank in, her mind racing through the faces of everyone in the Norris family. Her thoughts finally lingered on Shawn’s face. A chill coursed down her spine, and she hastily pushed the unsettling images from her mind.


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