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.

no idea those two came from such influential backgrounds. Had I known, I certainly wouldn’t have passed up

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

Jewels?

mean the Miller family. He had named

finds a home at

after a brief pause. He glanced at her, his expression earnest. “Do you think Mr. Cox will remember us if we go over and greet him now? Let’s try

protest, Darren took her by the wrist and began walking toward where

He’s

in a hushed tone, “I don’t want

in school,” Darren murmured, continuing to gently guide her forward.

Belinda’s background. Wishing

“Kristopher.”

sight of Belinda, who was being

up with mischief as she grabbed Kristopher’s arm and gestured toward Belinda. “See that? It’s Belinda over there. The guy clinging to her, we met him at