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.”

his hand back, his expression one of satisfaction. “If you end up talking to Belinda, tell her to quit the games, like those silent

ascended the stairs. Darren paused to

Belinda’s residence, Darren’s mind was a whirlwind of confusion, echoing

to contact him but had

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moment of crisis, Belinda

dismissed her silent plea for help as a mere

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spare key to enter. The scene that met his eyes stopped him

against the pale wall behind her, her body

as if it

surged forward and gathered Belinda in his arms. “Hang on, Belinda.

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

closer to Kristopher. “Stop it, you guys.

remaining seated, managed a smile in response to the teasing but