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.”

noticed Darren

remember us, but Belinda and I first

a formal air. “I’m

Belinda forward. “And this is Belinda

finished speaking, Kristopher’s eyes

mind wander with

“An accomplished jewelry designer…”

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

Belinda’s heart. She adored jewelry design, yet financial

had shared three years

even a hint of interest, he would have known about

was still brimming with sketches, yet her own husband, who lived

Kristopher’s challenging gaze.

he sneered. “Then, could you make

to 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

gaze chilling into