A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 16:

Madisyn wasn’t close to Kristopher and, being somewhat tipsy, failed to recognize his voice.

She nonchalantly shrugged off his hand without looking back. “I really hope that jerk Kristopher, who hurt my best friend, would just disappear forever! Look at her. She’s clearly so much happier without that asshole around!”

Her words ignited another round of applause in the bar.

On stage, Belinda was gracefully lifted into the air by the young male dancer, his hands securely around her waist.

“Wow!” Madisyn joined in the crowd’s cheers, then glanced back at the person standing behind her. “You see, my best friend is…” Her enthusiasm halted abruptly when she caught sight of Kristopher’s stern face.

“You…”

Her eyes went wide, but before she could add another word, the music cut off suddenly.

At the same moment, the bar lights flickered on, drenching the venue in a harsh, relentless light.

The abrupt brightness made everyone squint.

Belinda, still on stage, instinctively covered her eyes.

confusion, and she lowered her hand slowly. “What the…” She stopped talking abruptly, catching sight of the figure next to

black, his expression

to the stage, his presence dark

who had been dancing with Belinda quickly positioned himself in front

next read at

mind, his voice curt.

of tension through the crowd. Onlookers watched the unfolding drama

young man faltered,

with a mischievous smirk. “Came for

a frosty glare. “What do

“Miss.”

intervene, although he no longer dared to obstruct Belinda. Instead, he gently pulled on her sleeve and

him quietly, her smile

“ex-husband”

divorce yet, and here

to the man standing in front of her. In a composed tone, she suggested, “Let’s talk somewhere more

quickly added, “You don’t want the headlines tomorrow to

walked off the stage, his expression