Chapter 160:

Belinda’s smile was slight but determined. “Of course not.” Gone was the woman who used to yield without a fight.

She took a leisurely sip of her tea and fixed her gaze on Darren. “Darren, remember, you’re the one who started this mess…”

“Don’t worry,” Darren cut her off before she could continue. “Belinda, if you need any help, just let me know.”

He locked eyes with her and declared, “I’ll stand by you till the end.”

Darren’s words were subtly ambiguous.

Madisyn cleared her throat and looked away. “Hey, both of you, remember I’m here. Maybe dial it back a little?”

Darren’s gaze and her brow furrowed.

at

for his previous mistake

dropped his eyes, avoiding her stare. “A clingy cat… that’s not necessarily

and stood. “Well, Darren, I’m heading out now. I’ll get in touch

the door, a warning in her tone. “And please,

and he nodded


Madisyn’s phone rang. A colleague was calling, mentioning that everyone was

offered a gentle suggestion. “You know, the

with a wave of her hand. “No, thanks. These days, my face is

wear a mask? I’m quite

show up, I’ll just draw attention away from the festivities. I don’t want to be the

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