A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 24:

As they drew nearer, a chill crept into Kristopher’s gaze.

“Belinda and that man seem to make quite the pair,” Cathy remarked, narrowing her eyes toward where Belinda and Darren stood. “What’s your take, Kristopher?”

Kristopher’s expression darkened, his mind replaying Madisyn’s words from their last encounter at Peace Hospital.

“Darren was the first guy you befriended in college, and he’s always been by your side… I’ve always felt you two were perfect for each other. If Kristopher hadn’t come into the picture later, you might have ended up with a big happy family with Darren, right?”

Irritation surged through Kristopher at the memory.

What was Belinda playing at?

Did she know he had overheard that conversation? Was she parading this guy around just to prove she could attract attention?

Or perhaps to spark jealousy in him?

“Mr. Cox, Miss Miller.”

Kristopher barely noticed

remember us, but

with a formal air. “I’m

gently pulled Belinda forward. “And this is Belinda Nelson, an accomplished jewelry designer as

speaking, Kristopher’s eyes

your mind wander

“An accomplished jewelry designer…”

sarcasm as he addressed Belinda. “Miss Nelson, how long have you been in this field? Do you have any designs to show, or should I phrase it differently?” His tone shifted as he continued to stare at her, a mocking light twinkling in his eyes. “Miss

pang in Belinda’s heart. She adored jewelry design, yet

had shared three years of

hint of interest, he would have known about her deep passion

before she departed from the villa, her study was still brimming with sketches, yet her own husband, who lived under the same roof, never bothered to glance at

challenging gaze. “Absolutely, I’m well-versed

eyes darkened with further scorn. “Really?” he sneered.

justify my expertise to someone who doesn’t matter,” Belinda interrupted him sharply. “If you’re curious about jewelry design, educate yourself instead of hassling a designer you barely know at your grandfather’s birthday celebration.” Her firm words charged

gaze chilling into a