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.”

thought, Kristopher barely noticed Darren approaching, Belinda

polite smile. “I’m not sure if you remember us, but Belinda and I first met you during

introduced himself with a formal air. “I’m Darren Wright, representing

this is Belinda Nelson, an accomplished

speaking, Kristopher’s eyes finally fixed on

mind wander with

“An accomplished jewelry designer…”

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 Nelson, do you truly understand

heart. She adored jewelry design, yet financial constraints

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he would

with sketches, yet her own husband, who lived under the same roof, never bothered to glance at them

sharply and held Kristopher’s challenging gaze. “Absolutely, I’m

eyes darkened with further scorn. “Really?” he sneered. “Then, could you make

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

narrowed, his gaze