A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 56:

Belinda was taken aback, pointing at herself in disbelief. “Me? Your work today is related to me?”

“Yes.”

Darren’s smile widened. “Remember when you asked Madisyn to send off your designs to those jewelry firms?”

He motioned for her to look at the documents in her grasp. “Well, this morning, my boss handed these to me and asked me to connect with the designer. I reviewed the designs and found them impressive, but they do need a few tweaks to really shine in the marketplace. Surprisingly, as I began searching for this designer’s contact details, I soon discovered that all these works were yours.”

Belinda’s eyes widened as she flipped through the papers, her pulse quickening.

These were indeed the designs she had entrusted to Madisyn some time ago. Despite her background in jewelry design, after marrying Kristopher, she had shifted her focus entirely to supporting him. Unlike Madisyn, who had her fingers on the pulse of the industry thanks to her modeling career, Belinda felt out of touch. So, she had handed her creative reins to Madisyn, trusting her to navigate the industry waters.

And now, as it turned out, her work had landed right here, in Darren’s hands at his company. It all made sense now. Darren was here on official business.

Yet, she had harbored doubts, wondering…

Belinda, feeling a mix of embarrassment and uncertainty, caught herself biting her lip as she stole a glance toward Darren. “Darren…”

“Don’t worry,” Darren reassured her, sensing her hesitation and desiring to maintain a professional distance. He continued with a serious tone. “I only saw this document for the first time this morning. The leaders and the review team found it appropriate, which is why they recommended I reach out to you. Our interest in partnering with you isn’t because of our friendship.”

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his words.

paused, surprised at her confession,

up today. However, since you’ve addressed it so candidly, I won’t pursue it

realize she might have been too

again, choosing to

know what my company is all about. We’re a design studio solely focused on this

Belinda nodded in agreement.

have

studio to leverage its connections and experience seemed like the quickest route to refine and market

extended a piece of paper toward Belinda. “Here are the salary and benefits. Do

took a quick glance at the document before fixing her gaze intently on Darren. “Only one,” she replied. “I want to see my

“That’s challenging.”

initial design to the final production, jewelry making demands extensive communication and meticulous refinement. It’s

mid-sentence, suddenly looking up with a start. His eyes widened in realization. “Belinda, three months… is that…

upon the truth, and seeing no reason to conceal

Darren’s complexion blanched.

stared at Belinda, speechless, his expression a