A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 39:

Darren’s expression darkened. “Mr. Cox, that’s hardly an appropriate way to phrase it.”

“I’m simply stating facts.”

With a sneer, Kristopher glanced at Darren’s hand, still entwined with Belinda’s. “You two appear quite intimate.”

Upon hearing this, Darren quickly released Belinda’s hand. “You’re misunderstanding the situation between me and Belinda.”

Kristopher scoffed, his gaze icy as he stared at Belinda. “So, you’re seeking a divorce because of him, aren’t you?”

He had been plagued by guilt, believing her desire for a divorce stemmed from his preference for Cathy and her family’s poor treatment of her.

He hadn’t considered she might want it because of Darren!

Belinda, caught off guard, managed a bitter smile. “Darren has nothing to do with this.”

you who was unfaithful, carrying on an affair during your marriage. Don’t try to sully

been erratic, terminating your

favor of Cathy. But now it’s clear you’ve been with Darren all along. This is

blanket tightly, a knot of pain forming in her

“Kristopher!”

positioning himself between Kristopher and Belinda. He could see the discomfort etched on Belinda’s face, and it spurred

Kristopher’s features. Observing the worry that shadowed Darren’s expression only fueled his irritation. With a sharp tug at his tie and a scornful

bleed, so you instantly pretended to vomit blood as well, right? Really, Belinda, your acting has seen some improvement,” he mocked,

had almost

words sank in. Fighting back the bitter, metallic taste that threatened to

true condition a secret,

of the concern Darren did,

pretending,” Darren insisted, his voice firm and protective. He was seething with anger. “Kristopher, don’t you have any sense of decency?

off

at all, and she certainly didn’t want his