Chapter 213:

Fred nodded in agreement. “Yes, all behind us.”

He then bowed his head and transferred all the gathered evidence to Belinda’s phone.

They remained in the fast food joint, sorting through the evidence and conversing until half-past ten.

Fred faced an eleven o’clock curfew at his dormitory.

Reluctantly, Belinda drove him back to his school.

After parting with Fred, Belinda walked to her apartment alone.

The night air was brisk.

arms, embracing the cool breeze as

“Belinda.”

unlocked her door,

hesitated, then

Darren, his

the door and leaned back against it. “It’s late, Darren. What brings


news,” he stammered, extending a

no move to

hesitated. “We still need to collaborate at the studio. Can’t we at least stay professional?

from his hand. “Fine, I’ll accept it. But…” She arched an eyebrow. “When do I start

your fiction

you like, but… don’t you think you should take a break?”

need for a break.” Belinda dismissed it with a wave of her hand. “Can I start

the leadership today. Your divorce from Kristopher has caused quite a buzz, and with the Cox family venturing into the jewelry market…” He looked at her intently. “To sidestep any potential issues, it might be best if your designs are published under a different name. Are you

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