A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 17:

“Dissolute?” Belinda scoffed, looking up at Kristopher’s sharply defined face. “I just touched a guy’s abs. It’s not as scandalous as you’re making it out to be.”

“You’re upset with my words?” Kristopher responded, his eyes blazing with fury as he grasped her chin.

“A married woman, making contact with men in a nightclub, embracing them on stage. Tell me, am I mistaken?”

Belinda’s brows furrowed as she tried to pull away from his grip. “I’m no longer married. We’re divorced! I’m single now. Whether I choose to touch a guy’s abs or bring someone home, it’s not your concern!”

Kristopher’s gaze darkened, his tone laced with a threatening edge. “I don’t remember agreeing to any divorce.”

His fingers tightened excruciatingly on her chin, the pressure mounting. “Belinda, unless I sign those papers, you remain Mrs. Cox, bound by marriage!”

The sharp pain clouded Belinda’s thoughts, and she instinctively grabbed his arm. “Release me!”

The disparity in their strength was overwhelming. Despite her best efforts, Belinda couldn’t loosen his hold. His fingers clamped down even harder on her chin.

enough? For the past three years, your indifference to me was clear. Our marriage was never public, your mind always on Cathy. The moment she returned, I filed for divorce to clear the way for her. Isn’t that enough for you?

caused

I have

to wriggle free,

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“Alright, I won’t bother with you two. It’s fine if you don’t divorce me. But don’t mess

a piercing gaze, then abruptly

her hand, but he pressed it firmly

she realized where

Kristopher pushed

tone dripping with

a husband who was

resting on the warmth of

marriage, Kristopher had always kept physical distance from her, except in intimate moments. Even in front of their families, their closeness never went

aside from when he had been unconscious, that she had the chance