A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 31:

The room grew quiet.

Rosie began to speak but quickly realized she had revealed too much. She attempted a reassuring smile. “No, you misunderstood.”

Anthony had no patience for her clarification.

“Belinda,” he said, turning to her. “Why do you look so unwell and thin?”

His question seemed rhetorical, his gaze suggesting he already held the answers.

Belinda dropped her gaze, her voice barely a whisper. “Grandpa, I’ll explain later…”

She was reluctant to spoil his birthday celebration.

“Why wait?”

Anthony’s hand thundered down on the table, his eyes piercing Kristopher. “Is it because you were seen with Cathy, causing Belinda distress, leading to her miscarriage?”

Kristopher interjected, his brow creased with concern. “Try to calm down,

fury. “I’ve been looking forward to a great-grandchild for three years! Belinda was finally expecting, and

fall and… the loss of the baby. We can discuss this tomorrow. The baby’s gone, and one more day won’t change that. Today is your birthday;

a plea, her eyes brimming with earnestness. Anthony’s hands balled into fists, his chest heaving with a sigh as he

it’s not the place to air our grievances,” he started, his voice trailing off. “But, Belinda, don’t you ever feel unfairly treated?” Over the years, she had tolerated so much, only to

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Anthony exhaled a heavy sigh, his frustration evident, yet he chose to remain silent. Perhaps overwhelmed by the situation,

the guest of honor gone, several business partners also

only family and close friends of the Cox family remained. Once the outsiders had left, murmurs began circulating among those who

Cathy were so overt in their actions, yet

how a true lady of stature behaves. She must always carry herself with poise

Now, she’s putting

Kristopher just to get her hands on the Cox family fortune.

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tones, everyone at the main table could hear

frowned, casting a glance at

next to him, maintaining her composure and eating