A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

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.

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

checked the extravagant watch encircling his

“Alright then.”

carried a trace of understanding,

ᗰσ𝓇𝑒 υ𝐩𝓭𝑎𝓉𝑒𝓈 ι𝐧 ɢ𝒶𝐥𝓷𝑜𝐯𝑒𝓁𝓈.𝒸𝑜𝓂

we go?” the driver, speaking in hushed tones from the front seat, inquired. “To

the plush leather of the backseat, his brow furrowed as he watched Cathy disappear into the distance,

uncertainty in his

it met the driver’s.

vehicle around and

fixed on the

“Cathy.”

offering a cup of steaming tea, and stood next to her.

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

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

mention that Belinda

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

while back. If he was visiting that house so late, what

her

eyes but remained