A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 127:

“Used to it…”

Belinda had always believed her love for Kristopher withered the day they lost their child.

Yet now, as Kristopher dismissed her feelings with such an outrageous claim, she found her heart aching once more. In the past, her humble countryside origins had left her feeling unworthy of Kristopher’s elite social circle.

To avoid any fodder for gossip, she had painstakingly cultivated the persona of a gracious, dignified socialite — maintaining her poise both in public and in private.

She endured insults from Rosie and Maggie, brushed off the sneers from Nawrin’s elite, and ignored the venomous rumors about her as if they were mere whispers in the wind.

Every public display of elegance was secretly paid for by tears shed in solitude.

Yet now, Kristopher reduced all her efforts to merely being “used to it.” He believed she had grown accustomed to the hostility, choosing to overlook the malice directed at her, remaining a detached observer.

With these thoughts weighing heavily on her, Belinda took a deep breath and turned to the man in the driver’s seat, her voice resolute. “I’m not used to it. No one grows accustomed to being the target of constant ridicule and malice. So…”

with him through the rearview mirror, the depth of his gaze impenetrable. “This time, I would rather die than

Screech—!

slammed on the brakes, jerking the car to a halt by the roadside. He turned around, his face twisted with

locked with Belinda’s. Her eyes, stubborn and proud, took him

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the first time, Kristopher saw such defiance

there was a softness in her eyes, always

line, that excited twinkle had

had grown cold

fierce determination and pride in her gaze were utterly

felt a chilling realization. He could never have truly

the unease brewing inside him. Finally, he looked away, his eyes dropping to the steel watch on his wrist. His voice was calm, but firm. “What if

“And what if I just refuse to apologize? What will

no need for such

Kristopher rolled down the car window to let in a gust of fresh air, then

his eyes betrayed a mix of emotions. “The Cox Group is looking into buying a modeling agency,