A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 265:

“Wait!” Kristopher’s voice halted her progress. He hesitated briefly before continuing. “Please let her know it might take a bit of time. There’s… something I have to arrange with my grandfather first.”

The agent paused, processing his words. “I understand… that’s fine,” she replied, managing a strained smile. “I’m sure it won’t pose any issue, Mr. Cox. Cathy can wait, I believe.”

Then she turned and moved swiftly toward the ward.

Meanwhile, Kristopher stood motionless, his gaze fixed on the ward’s direction, his face a mask of stoic contemplation.

Belinda, who had observed the entire exchange, couldn’t suppress a sneer. Only moments ago, in front of Anthony, Kristopher had declared his engagement to Cathy a mere convenience, a temporary solution… Why did he feel the need to invite Anthony to a fake engagement? Was it really necessary for his family to come and give their blessing at a staged event?

As he stood in the corridor, a frown marred Kristopher’s features. Abruptly, he turned, his piercing gaze locking onto the stairway door. The intensity of his stare sent a jolt of panic through Belinda. Instinctively, she stepped back, trying to blend into the shadows behind the door.

have spotted

the door,

her gaze toward

pulling open the metal door. Gripping the doorknob tightly, Belinda braced herself, praying he hadn’t seen her. The discomfort of overhearing her

door,” Kristopher announced with

just

open. Their eyes locked immediately. Trapped, Belinda had no choice but to face him and muster a

did you pick up the bad habit of eavesdropping?” he asked, leaning casually against the wall, arms crossed, an amused look in his eyes. “I figured you’d come

knew I was there all along?” Belinda’s voice was tinged with surprise as she

faintly,

he would agree to help if I begged him for you and Cathy… was

his lips. “Not exactly. I