A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 277:

Once inside, Kristopher signaled to the men. “I need to clarify something with you both,” he called out.

Caught off guard, the two men hurried over to him. As they listened intently, their backs to the entrance, Belinda seized the moment. She took a deep breath, tiptoed, and stealthily slipped into the dormitory. Kristopher continued to grill the men about the details of the vans being driven away by the security guards just now, all the while keeping an eye on Belinda from the corner of his vision. Only when he was certain that Belinda had safely entered did he allow himself a brief sigh of relief. He then dismissed the two men and calmly followed in Belinda’s direction.

Using the navigation on her phone, Belinda located Fred hiding in a storage room between the fifth and sixth floors.

“Belinda!” Fred exclaimed upon seeing her. His excitement was palpable as he reached out and embraced her. “It’s so late. I can’t believe you really came!”

The sudden embrace caught Belinda off guard, and she stiffened. It took her a moment to react, and even then, her arms hovered awkwardly in the air, unsure where to rest them. Sensing Fred’s fear, she attempted to reassure him, albeit awkwardly. “It’s alright, Fred. Don’t be scared.”

Fred, the tall, muscular man with tanned skin, was visibly moved, nearly to tears. “I didn’t think you’d actually come when I asked for help… No woman has ever shown me such kindness, Belinda…”

are you doing?” The interruption was sharp, a low

in shock, his eyes wide as he recognized the newcomer. “Why are you here?” He gasped, staring

his arm to separate the two who were embracing and quickly moved Belinda behind him for protection. “Without me, do you really think Belinda could safely enter a men’s

expression soured. “Belinda,

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certainly seek help at such a late hour. He had assumed that backup would be someone like Madisyn or Darren, who she

had brought Kristopher along

later. Right now, we need to get you out

her sentence, the voices of several men

Kristopher