Chapter 33:

Belinda’s remark subtly transformed Kristopher into what seemed like a commodity available for rent.

The mood at the main table quickly became tense.

Kristopher narrowed his eyes, glaring intensely at Belinda as if his gaze could ignite. “Rent? So you see me merely as an item to be lent out at convenience?”

Cathy snickered silently, her face a mask of confusion. “Belinda, what exactly are you implying? Kristopher is no mere object…”

Belinda’s smirk was faint but unmistakable. “If that’s the case, then what exactly is the nature of your relationship?”

She lifted her glass, delicately sipping the orange juice Anthony had thoughtfully provided. Then, turning towards Kristopher with increased volume, she demanded, “Mr. Cox, would you care to clarify?”

The discussion at the main table had already captured considerable attention, but Belinda’s loud and clear pronouncement now commanded the focus of everyone remaining in the room.

the watchful eyes of the crowd, Belinda maintained an impassive expression, her voice cold and detached. “You know well your Grandpa is unwell. Today marks his birthday, and I’ve been enduring all

calm? We’ve been married for three years. You don’t even know I’m sick. You’ve ignored my pregnancy. When I miscarried and ended up in the hospital, you were off fetching Miss Miller from the airport. After I lost our baby, while I was trying to recover, you ignored me completely and took Miss Miller to a high-society event

over and over with Madisyn before

without any emotion. Yet, standing before Kristopher, revealing these deep

heartache triggered waves

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taken a hefty dose of painkillers before arriving, a sharp pain surged through her body, forcing

swept through the room. Everyone stared at Belinda in astonishment, struggling to reconcile what

knew was the epitome

as Mrs. Cox and the reputation of the Cox family, Belinda maintained a gentle

such words! Anger clouded Kristopher’s mind, yet as he gazed into

and distant, Kristopher’s mere glance could chill the

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