Chapter 82:

“Kristopher, what has caught your attention?” Cathy asked, noticing Kristopher’s preoccupied expression. She leaned in closer, a crease forming between her brows. “You were constantly on your phone back at the restaurant. Is there a problem at the company?”

As she talked, her eyes briefly darted to Kristopher’s phone screen.

Snapped out of his thoughts, Kristopher quickly locked his phone. “Yes, it’s Marc. He’s keeping me informed about some urgent work matters.”

Cathy lowered her gaze, her tone soft yet composed. “I understand. You always push yourself too hard, Kristopher.” She turned away to gaze out the car window.

Away from Kristopher’s view, her eyes became cold.

Before Kristopher locked his phone, she had seen the screen.

It was a conversation with Belinda!

That explained his distraction all evening.

It had to be Belinda, attempting to ensnare him once more!

Cathy had suspected all along that Belinda would not let go of Kristopher so easily.

up and smiled, opening the car door. “Look, the lights are still on; my parents haven’t retired yet. Why don’t you come in for a

encircling his wrist.

“Alright then.”


carried a trace of understanding, murmured her farewells, and stepped out of the

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hushed tones from the front seat,

his brow furrowed as he watched Cathy disappear into the

driver paused, uncertainty in

gaze icy as it met the driver’s. “How many

the driver quickly turned the vehicle around and set off for Kristopher’s

by the window, her gaze fixed on the dwindling taillights of Kristopher’s car. Her hands were

“Cathy.”

stood next to her. Both women stared

could Kristopher be heading at this hour? Both the Cox Group and the Cox

her tone losing its usual softness. “He’s headed west, towards the house he shared

that Belinda had moved out


her eyes narrowing, her voice turning frosty. “It seems I’ve underestimated how significant Belinda still is to

was visiting that house so late,

her shoulder, offering comfort. “Kristopher was married to her for three years. It’s not something he

eyes

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