A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 271:

Trapped, Belinda was forced to listen to Cathy’s sugary voice as she methodically loosened each of Kristopher’s fingers from her arm. It seemed only a woman could truly understand another woman.

She noticed Cathy was intentionally softening and enlivening her voice. The contrived, flirtatious tone made Belinda feel nauseated. Kristopher, however, seemed to savor it.

A slight smile played across his lips. “I have other matters to handle. All you need to do is be cooperative with your treatment. I’ll accompany you to the store later to try on the ring.”

“Okay!” Cathy’s response was overly playful. “Then I’ll be waiting! It’s getting late, so drive safely!”

By this time, Belinda had managed to free four of Kristopher’s fingers from her arm, with just one remaining for her complete liberation.

Unexpectedly, Kristopher’s focus wasn’t entirely on the call.

“Okay, I understand.”

tenderly to Cathy, he released his grip momentarily, only to seize

the wall, effectively pinning her between

by the sudden aggression, her back pressed painfully against the wall. The unexpected discomfort made her involuntarily gasp. The

on high alert, Cathy’s voice tensed. “Kristopher, what was that

his cold gaze

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Cathy’s associates harassed Fred. Yet here she was, merely reacting to

How preposterous.

No women?” Cathy still sounded

stray cats around Peace Hospital, all quite plump, likely fed by

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