A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 249:

Donovan had assumed that Belinda had concocted the story as an excuse. He believed she felt overlooked on her birthday and didn’t want to deal with the hassle of organizing gifts and a cake for Gillian. However, it was actually the truth.

The familial voices from the other end of the phone continued. With a sigh that carried the weight of weariness, Belinda closed her eyes and said, “If you’re questioning the truth of this, feel free to look up the latest reports from Nawrin. It’s been covered by multiple news outlets. I’ve divorced Kristopher and can’t afford lavish birthday cakes or expensive gifts, so I won’t be returning tomorrow for the birthday celebration.”

She was on the verge of ending the call when Donovan’s uncertain voice stopped her. “Belinda, the reports mentioned… you were left with nothing. Was that a misreport, or did you have them phrase it that way to show that money doesn’t matter to you?”

“I truly ended up with nothing,” Belinda replied calmly. “Over these past three years, I haven’t contributed financially. Kristopher earned the money, and I don’t want to benefit without earning it.”

all the burdensome tasks. When he woke up, you assumed the role of the devoted wife, making sure he looked his best. Your efforts were undeniable. Claiming a portion of his wealth seems only right!” He paused to catch his breath before continuing, “No, I refuse to believe you walked away with nothing. You’re probably scared we might demand some of that money! I’m going to call Kristopher right now and

mention of contacting Kristopher, Belinda couldn’t hold back any longer. She grabbed her phone and said with a firm tone, “I’d strongly suggest you reconsider calling Kristopher now. He’s planning to

any more from Donovan, so she hung up the phone and switched it

she found her phone bombarded with over a dozen missed calls, all

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I don’t think Cathy is the right match for Kristopher. How about we try to win him back together?” “Let’s both try to win him back, okay?” “You were with him for three years. Surely there’s still a spark there. I

a chuckle as she read the messages. Though she’d only brought Kristopher to the Nelson family a few times over the past three years, Gillian had always made a

But leave me out of it.” No sooner had she sent the message than she received a reply from Gillian. “Really? Can I really go