Chapter 233:

“Mr. Cox!”

Before Belinda could turn, Ryland was already wide-eyed with surprise, his expression alive with thrill. “What brings you to our humble studio in person?”

Breezing past Belinda, Ryland approached Kristopher with an outstretched hand, his smile broad. “It’s truly a pleasure to see you again! Our last meeting was at Mr. Anthony Cox’s birthday banquet, wasn’t it? Do you recall that evening?”

Kristopher gave a slight nod, his face expressionless, as he returned the handshake. “I do.”

That was the evening Ryland had led Darren to Belinda at Anthony’s gathering. Such a moment was not easily forgotten. “Mr. Cox, your memory impresses!”

Ryland’s voice held a note of genuine astonishment. “To think you’d remember me, from our little studio!”

“Hmm.”

conversation waning rapidly. He shot a quick, icy glance

herself, Belinda turned

narrowed as he looked her in

as though he were

unexpectedly irked Kristopher, feeling as though invisible hands were scooping out his insides,

and Maggie are selecting dresses. I’ve come to


pause,

to pick up a thick envelope, slipped it into

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obliged to attend to the

fittings, even

brought a soft sigh to

their marriage, Belinda had always been cautious about imposing on

never have asked him to drive her like this, much less to accompany her home after work. She feared being labeled as spoiled, worried that Kristopher might see her as delicate and pretentious. So, she

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