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.

time at Rozand, when we were swapping dance partners, I had no idea those two came from such influential backgrounds. Had I

Belinda pressed her lips together, lost in

Jewels?

to the Cox family, and M must mean the Miller family. He had named his jewelry business

a

his expression earnest. “Do you think Mr. Cox will remember us if we go over and greet him now? Let’s

took her by the wrist and began walking toward where Kristopher and Cathy stood. “You interacted with Mr. Cox more

He’s likely

she said in a hushed tone,

murmured, continuing to gently guide her forward. “But remember, in our business, it’s all about

room buzzed with 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, whispering, “Darren, I really don’t want

“Kristopher.”

distance, Cathy caught sight of Belinda, who

grabbed Kristopher’s arm and gestured toward Belinda. “See that? It’s Belinda over there. The guy