A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 245:

“Miss Miller…” A compassionate store clerk could no longer hold back and whispered, “Actually… It was the gentleman who asked the lady to pick out a dress. She didn’t ask for anything herself. She…”

Before the clerk could finish her sentence, another employee quickly clamped a hand over her mouth, silencing her.

A heavy silence filled the room. Cathy looked up at Kristopher with wide eyes, her surprise evident. “Kristopher, did you… Did you really suggest buying Miss Nelson a dress?”

Kristopher gave a slight nod, his face betraying no emotion. “Yes, she’s going to be there tomorrow.”

Cathy was visibly shocked. Kristopher had never told her that Belinda would be attending, too!

Cathy paused, then seemed to grasp Kristopher’s motive. Having Belinda at their engagement party was probably his way of ensuring she moved on, while simultaneously demonstrating his devotion to Cathy. But why choose such a dress for Belinda?

simple white dress, while Belinda was to wear a striking red gown adorned with rubies. Wouldn’t that steal

Nelson in red… Isn’t that somewhat inappropriate?” Cathy suggested,

Belinda smiled. “I think it’s

what Cathy meant. Cathy must feel it was inappropriate for Kristopher’s ex-wife to wear something so striking when the bride herself would be in

was determined to

Kristopher was going to insist on her attendance, she planned to outshine

statement at their engagement party, all thanks

He turned to the clerk who had spoken up for Belinda. “I’ll take the dresses

clerk’s eyes lit up with surprise and appreciation. “Thank you, Mr. Cox! I’ll

headed to the register, her colleagues eyeing her

had no choice but to stop giving Belinda a hard

made their way to the fitting