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.

last time at Rozand, when we were swapping dance partners, I had no idea

Belinda pressed her lips together, lost

Jewels?

referred to the Cox family, and M must mean the Miller family. He had named

a

called softly after a brief pause. He glanced at her, his expression earnest. “Do you think Mr. Cox

and began walking toward where Kristopher and Cathy stood. “You interacted with Mr. Cox

time. He’s

in a hushed tone, “I don’t want to

murmured, continuing to gently guide her forward. “But remember,

the chatter of the Cox family’s relatives and business associates, all too familiar with Belinda’s background. Wishing to avoid drawing any attention, she could only offer mild resistance,

“Kristopher.”

caught sight of Belinda, who was being led by

It’s Belinda over