Chapter 199
Chapter 199: “If you ask me, Kristopher should seize this chance to cut ties for good and marry Cathy. Get back with Belinda? Not a chance!”’ “I’m putting down five thousand that Belinda won’t last a month before she’s crawling back to Kristopher, begging for forgiveness!”’ “Make that ten thousand on her breaking within two weeks!”’ The group buzzed with spirited debate. Allen, who had been quietly observing the conversation, finally chimed in with a heavy tone, “I’ll put fifty thousand on the line that Belinda won’t remarry Kristopher.”’ His words cut through the chatter, silencing everyone. It was the first time anyone had considered Belinda’s side in the discussion. Just as the group lingered in an awkward silence, Kristopher, who had remained silent until now, dropped a bombshell. “One million. I bet she’ll remarry me within a week.”’ Perhaps it was the unexpectedness of Kristopher’s remark that hushed the once lively group chat. After a lingering silence, Elliott, who was always keen to keep things light, posted a laughing emoji. “I too bet you two will reconcile within a week.”’ Once he shared his thoughts, others in the group began to chime in. “Definitely a week, tops. I heard that Belinda didn’t get any assets. Despite her rural roots, she’s lived lavishly with the Cox family for three years. If she’s broke now, she won’t last long.”’ “It’s easy to grow accustomed to luxury but hard to go back to basics. She’ll probably crack in a day or two and come crawling back to Kristopher!”’ “Belinda used to stir up drama with ease, but it’s different now with everything out of hand. What’s she planning?”’ Allen scowled at his screen, the comments troubling him. Keep reading at The image of Belinda’s indifferent expression as she drove away after the divorce flashed through his mind. Compelled, he typed back, “You don’t really know her. What makes you so sure she wants to reconcile with Kristopher?”’ His message seemed to go unnoticed as the group continued their speculative banter about Belinda. A few moments later, Kristopher replied, “So you mean we don’t know her, but you do?”’ His words echoed through the group chat, instantly silencing everyone again. Everyone, regardless of how oblivious they had been before, sensed the tension between Allen and Kristopher. Meanwhile, Allen’s phone buzzed with a barrage of messages from concerned friends. “Are you out of your mind? They’re divorced now. What are you even saying?”’ “Are you hung up on his ex? Just let it go. It’s well known she’s still into Kristopher. Don’t embarrass yourself!”’ “Why provoke Kristopher? Are you ready to sacrifice your family’s business?”’ Each message weighed heavily on Allen’s heart, causing it to sink rapidly. After some time, he took a deep breath and typed a response to Kristopher in the group chat. “I don’t really know her. I was just speaking off the cuff.”’…