A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 40:

Kristopher’s remarks instantly drained the color from Belinda’s face and ignited a fierce anger in Darren.

“Kristopher, why do you always act like you’re the victim? It was you and Miss Miller who stirred up this mess!”

Kristopher’s gaze was icy as he retorted, “The connection between Cathy and me bears no resemblance to the sordid affair you’ve entangled yourself in with Belinda! Cathy and I were always transparent about our actions. But you and Belinda…”

His eyes narrowed. “On the surface, it appears you and Belinda have only met a couple of times recently, but the true nature of your relationship is known only to you two!”

Marc’s findings had shown that Darren and Belinda hadn’t been in touch for years.

This raised the question: how could Darren, who had only recently reconnected with Belinda twice, claim to know her better than her own husband did?

Darren was livid.

He clenched his fist and lunged at Kristopher, shouting, “Belinda sacrificed everything for you. She nearly died for you! You can attack me all you want, but how dare you smear her name?”

that, Darren’s fist connected, catching Kristopher unawares and striking him squarely on the left

few steps. Turning back with a menacing look, he

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time, Kristopher swiftly

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he shot a piercing glance at Darren and, with a mocking sneer tugging at his lips, snapped, “You’ve got guts!” Without a moment’s hesitation, he clenched his

Kristopher had been trained in combat

it was evident Darren was on the

grew increasingly forceful. Despite his injuries,

mounted. “Kristopher, stop!” she

only

her lip and summoning her strength, Belinda staggered out of bed.

confrontation was escalating, and Darren was on the

in their brawl, failed to

forward,