Chapter 72:

At that moment, Cathy was lounging in bed, her head swathed in bandages, exuding an air of superiority reminiscent of a wife scornfully addressing her rival.

Belinda, feeling a twinge of discomfort, suppressed her emotions and met Cathy’s gaze with cold detachment. “It took me a while to get here. My room is quite a distance from this one.”

Her room was on the second floor, while Cathy enjoyed the plush amenities of a VIP suite on the top floor. The elevator ride with Marc had been frustratingly slow, stopping frequently, which added to her delay.

Belinda’s comment was meant to justify her lateness, yet Cathy’s expression soured. “Miss Nelson, what are you implying? Are you suggesting Kristopher is at fault for not giving you a VIP room as well?” She bit her lip and turned toward Kristopher with a look of feigned innocence and hurt. “Kristopher, I’ve always said I didn’t need a VIP room. I’m no princess… But you insisted on this. Now Miss Nelson seems to think I’m flaunting my status by being here!”

While handing Cathy a peeled apple, Kristopher’s frown deepened as he faced Belinda. “Let’s not create unnecessary drama. Cathy’s injuries are serious, which is why she’s in the VIP suite.” He paused, then added, “Should you be seriously ill, I’d do the same for you.”

Belinda studied his sharp, resolute features and felt a chill. The Kristopher she had once adored now seemed distant and calculating.

ability to read people’s characters from just a few

despite his vision being clear, he appeared more oblivious

every word Cathy uttered

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he might have realized that Belinda’s tone wasn’t laced with sarcasm or jealousy toward

“Mr. Cox, you’ve threatened me with divorce just to bring me here to say these words? I’ve listened. If there’s nothing more, I’d prefer to return to my rest. Please transfer the 500 million to my account and meet me in

declaration, Belinda inhaled sharply and turned to


“Belinda!”

resonant, halted her in her tracks. “Don’t you think you owe Cathy an apology for

then slowly turned to gaze at Cathy, who was

a healthy flush, and she seemed in better spirits than Belinda. Even the bandage wrapping her head was less noticeable than

collided with hers. Why should

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