A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 264:

“What? What are you suggesting?” Anthony demanded, spinning around to face Kristopher. His gaze was sharp, confusion written on his weathered face. “When you were with Belinda, you often had her speak on your behalf. Now that you’re divorced, you expect her to do the same for your new engagement?”

Kristopher stood still, his expression unreadable. “All I’m asking is whether you’d agree if she came to you,” he stated flatly.

Consumed by anger, Anthony slammed the armrest of his wheelchair. “You scoundrel! This is between us. Why drag Belinda into it? Hasn’t she done enough for you? You’re divorced. Why can’t you just let her go?”

Kristopher sneered. “I was deceived about the divorce. She promised we’d remarry, so I agreed. Then she backed out, tricked me.” He looked defiantly into Anthony’s eyes. “She owes me.”

Belinda’s grip on the doorknob tightened as she overheard. How effortlessly he lied! He had agreed to the divorce, not out of honesty, but to shield Cathy from scandal. And now, he was claiming betrayal?

with suspicion. “What are you implying? Did you

a good wife, and I never planned to

her, no affection. His refusal to divorce wasn’t born from love, but obligation. She had

now you even plan to engage Cathy?” Anthony’s tone was incredulous. After a brief pause, he continued, “Do you think I would accept your sham engagement

elevator button. Kristopher persisted.

stopped, his hand frozen over the button. He sighed. “Kristopher, we both know Belinda loves you deeply, enough to do anything for you. But don’t push

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comes to beg me, I might agree. But have you considered what it

love you again. You claim it’s a pretend engagement with Cathy, but are you willing to lose Belinda forever just like

Anthony finished speaking, the elevator dinged. He stepped inside and departed without a backward glance. The doors slid shut, and

the ward swung open. Cathy’s agent emerged, her expression anxious. She hurried over to Kristopher and said, “Mr. Cox, Cathy is still agitated. She’s been given a tranquilizer, but she’s still talking about suicide as soon as she wakes up. You mentioned a willingness to propose and get engaged to her… Is that true? If so, I’ll tell her — it might calm her down. If not, I