A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 74:

Belinda’s knuckles whitened as she gripped her phone tightly. “Didn’t they promise to give me some time?” she muttered under her breath.

Just earlier that day, they had asked Marlene to consult her about a 500 million dollar proposal.

Now, mere hours later, they were pressuring her for the money and insisting on a meeting.

“Something’s come up. I heard his girlfriend is really stressed out…”

Marlene’s voice wavered with concern on the other end of the phone. “Miss Nelson, I truly apologize. The hospital is really pushing me hard. I’ve been on your side since the beginning. Believe me, if there were any other way, I wouldn’t be on this call.”

Belinda inhaled deeply. “Dr. Reid, you’re not at fault here.” Marlene was merely executing someone else’s orders.

Her voice softened further upon hearing Belinda’s gracious reply. “The hospital is being unfair… For him, 500 million might be trivial, but for you, Miss Nelson…”

for a beat. “The

Marlene hesitated before answering, her

“We’re both battling terminal cancer. It’s only right that we support each other. Though my own cancer is progressing rapidly and is particularly

evening sky through the bleak window. “If her need is truly urgent, I’m prepared to offer her

earnest. “But Miss Nelson, this therapy requires four doses to be effective. Giving away one

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sighed deeply after a lengthy pause. “Alright. Belinda, you really

a smile at the praise. “I like to think so.” She hung up the

was by the window,

her, adopting the same posture, and

that could be seen were the red taillights of