A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 23:

Belinda’s smile stiffened momentarily.

She caught sight of the couple in blue outfits, cheerfully mingling with friends and relatives off in the distance, leaving her momentarily at a loss for words about how to present herself.

The last time she had seen Darren at Rozand, he had inquired about her relationship status.

She had sensed an affection from him then.

In an effort to gently reject his advances, she had fabricated a story about being married for three years to a devoted husband, convinced that the lie wouldn’t matter since they were unlikely to meet again.

However, less than a fortnight had passed since their last encounter, and now she found herself unable to confess to Darren that she was actually Anthony’s granddaughter-in-law.

“Belinda?”

Darren’s voice pulled her from her reverie. He raised an eyebrow and shifted the topic with natural ease to Kristopher and Cathy. “Mr. Cox has just launched a new venture, C&M Jewels, stepping into the jewelry market. With the substantial support of the Cox Group, I’m confident that C&M Jewels will soon become a powerhouse in our field,” he explained, his voice carrying a hint of awe.

a light sigh, “As for last time at Rozand, when we were swapping dance partners, I had no idea those two

Darren’s words, Belinda pressed her lips together,

Jewels?

M must mean the Miller family. He had named his jewelry business after Cathy, emphasizing her significance

a home at

her, his expression earnest. “Do you think

took her by the wrist and began walking toward

last time. He’s likely to

said in a hushed

continuing to gently guide her forward. “But

too familiar with Belinda’s background. Wishing to avoid drawing any attention, she could only offer mild resistance, whispering, “Darren, I really don’t want

“Kristopher.”

a distance, Cathy caught sight of Belinda,

“See that? It’s Belinda over