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.

as she walked, filled with

“Belinda.”

and unlocked

hesitated, then turned

stood Darren, his posture

Belinda shut the door and leaned back against it. “It’s late, Darren.


inside. “Well… I caught the news,” he stammered, extending a jewelry box toward her. “I thought I’d

made no move

fault, but…” He hesitated. “We still need to collaborate at the studio. Can’t we at least stay professional? We’ve got your design project to wrap up

softened, and she took the jewelry box from his hand. “Fine, I’ll accept it. But…” She arched an eyebrow. “When do I start at

your fiction

you think you should

need for a break.” Belinda dismissed it with

nodded. “Sure, but…” He hesitated before continuing, “I talked with 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.

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