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?

are you implying? Did you really intend to remarry

his voice rough. “She was a good wife, and

as her nails dug into her palm. He had no love for her, no affection. His refusal to divorce

so close to Cathy? And now you even plan to engage Cathy?” Anthony’s tone was incredulous. After

he turned and pressed the elevator button. Kristopher persisted. “You haven’t answered—would

button. He sighed. “Kristopher, we both know Belinda

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to beg me, I might agree. But have you considered what it means if you really make her beg

never love you again. You claim it’s a pretend engagement with Cathy, but are you willing

inside and departed without a backward glance. The doors slid shut, and the

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