A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 81:

Kristopher crossed his arms and sneered, his gaze cold, as he confronted Darren. “Calling the boss of a partner company by their first name? Is that the kind of behavior your company promotes?”

Startled from his worry about Belinda, Darren lowered his gaze, adopting a more submissive stance. “Mr. Cox, there’s an urgent matter I need to attend to, and I apologize if I’ve stepped out of line.”

He attempted to step past Kristopher to continue downstairs, but Kristopher blocked him again. “What’s this urgent matter? Does it involve Belinda?”

At the mention of Belinda’s name, Darren involuntarily held his breath.

After a short pause, he managed a strained smile. “Mr. Cox, surely you’re joking. I haven’t been in contact with Belinda for years. Though we’ve reconnected recently, we’re hardly close. Why would she reach out to me so late at night?”

Kristopher’s expression softened slightly with Darren’s explanation.

“True. To her, I’m the only one.” Darren’s complexion grew paler.

He forced an awkward smile. “Mr. Cox, was there anything else you needed? If not, I really should be on my way.”

“If you end up talking to Belinda, tell her to quit the games, like those

he brushed past Darren and ascended the stairs. Darren paused to collect himself before exiting the

he drove towards Belinda’s residence, Darren’s mind was a whirlwind of confusion, echoing with Kristopher’s

Kristopher suggested Belinda had indeed tried to contact him

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was ashen, stark against the pale wall behind her, her body possibly soaked from a cold

Darren’s heart painfully, as if it were being squeezed by an

surged forward and gathered Belinda in his arms. “Hang

the private room at the restaurant buzzed with energy. Maggie and Helen, along with a few other girls, playfully teased

closer to Kristopher. “Stop it, you guys. You’re making me turn

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