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.

were swapping dance partners, I had no idea those two came from such influential backgrounds. Had I known, I certainly wouldn’t have passed up the chance to

Darren’s words, Belinda pressed her lips together, lost in

Jewels?

the Miller family. He had named his jewelry business after Cathy, emphasizing her

tale finds a home

pause. He glanced at her, his expression earnest. “Do you think Mr. Cox will remember

Darren took her by the wrist and began walking toward where Kristopher

last time. He’s likely

a hushed tone,

gently guide her forward. “But remember, in

business associates, all too familiar with Belinda’s background.

“Kristopher.”

of Belinda, who was being

toward Belinda. “See that? It’s Belinda over there. The guy clinging to her, we met him at Rozand last time.