NovelGoldChapter 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, | understand.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhile responding tenderly to Cathy, he released his grip momentarily, only to seize Belinda more forcefully.
To prevent her from slipping away again, Kristopher pushed Belinda against the wall, effectively pinning her
between his body and the hard surface.
Belinda was caught off guard by the sudden aggression, her back pressed painfully against the wall. The
unexpected discomfort made her involuntarily gasp. The stairwell was eerily quiet, and her faint exclamation was
unmistakably heard by Cathy over the phone.
Instantly on high alert, Cathy’s voice tensed. “Kristopher, what was that sound? Is there a woman there?”
“No,” Kristopher’s reply was quick, his cold gaze at Belinda carrying a clear warning.
A chill ran through Belinda.
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Kristopher had swallowed Cathy's fabricated illness without question and had branded Belinda a liar after
Cathy's associates harassed Fred. Yet here she was, merely reacting to the pain from his forceful grip, and he
was convinced she was trying to sabotage his relationship with Cathy.
How preposterous.
“Really? No women?” Cathy still sounded unsure. “But | thought | heard...”
Kristopher paused, his tone steady. “There are many stray cats around Peace Hospital, all quite plump, likely fed
by the medical staff.”
Cathy's suspicions began to wane. “Right. I've heard from Dr. Reid that the nurses are fond of feeding the
strays... Did you perhaps walk past and a cat meowed?”
With feigned indifference, Kristopher replied, “I did pass by sstray cats and can’t recall if any of them
meowed.”
Now reassured, Cathy relaxed completely. She chuckled. “Look at you, such a grown man still getting distracted
by roadside cats while walking at night. Just get back to the office and don’t stay outside too late.”
With a hum, Kristopher ended the call.
Back in the hospital room, Cathy set down the phone, and her smile disappeared instantly.
Her other agent, Jessa Chadwick, leaned in, eager for an update. “How's it going? Where did Mr. Cox go?”
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