A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 55:

The sleek white Audi cut through the road, its speed making the outside world a blur. Belinda was silent, her thoughts deep, as she watched the landscape fly past her window.

“Belinda.”

The driver, Darren, broke the lengthy silence, his brow furrowed with concern. “You were adamant about divorcing Kristopher and cutting ties with the entire Cox family, weren’t you? So why…”

He trailed off, leaving the question hanging in the air, but Belinda caught his drift. He was puzzled as to why she had returned to the Cox estate barely a day after vowing to distance herself forever.

She faced him, offering a small, knowing smile. “Anthony turned in early last night; he missed the announcement of my divorce and the uproar with the Cox family. This morning, when he learned about it, he wanted me to come over and explain everything.”

She took a deep breath before adding, “Anthony has always treated me kindly. Even if I end my marriage to Kristopher, I still hold great respect for him.”

smirk carried a touch of scorn. “Clearly, Anthony is decent to you. He

her lips together, choosing

about Kristopher. “Belinda, when Anthony called you back to the estate to explain things, he must have called Kristopher

nodded. “Yes, the

Darren repeated, his voice dripping with scorn. “Didn’t they think about how hard it would be for you

him, didn’t you? He brought you here but didn’t think about how you’d get back

in stories on

instead of you, do you think he’d have forgotten that she might need a ride back

She turned her gaze to the scenery

said, his tone lightening as he exhaled in relief. “Once the divorce is final, Madisyn and I will throw

“Darren…”

Darren with a serious expression. “What did Madisyn tell you when she asked