A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

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.”

than a grunt, his interest in the conversation

breath to steady herself, Belinda turned slowly

gaze narrowed as he

distant, as though he

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

he spoke sharply. “Cathy and Maggie are selecting dresses. I’ve

a brief pause,

down briefly, moved to Ryland’s desk to pick up a thick envelope, slipped it into her bag, and

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that regardless of her feelings, she was obliged to attend to the needs of the two “princesses”

with dress fittings, even Kristopher had been reduced to the role of

soft sigh

marriage, Belinda had always been cautious about imposing

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