Chapter 200
Chapter 200: Despite his feelings for Belinda, Allen knew better than to cross Kristopher and risk his family’s connections with the influential Cox family. Meanwhile, Belinda was behind the wheel of a red Ferrari borrowed from Madisyn, speeding through the streets. She didn’t head back toward the city center until night had fully descended. Madisyn had already booked a table at a restaurant. “If I didn’t have to drive back tonight, I’d definitely be having a drink with you.”’ In a cozy restaurant corner, Madisyn sighed deeply, her expression tinged with regret, as she poured tea for Belinda. “Reading the news online these days just depresses me. As a model, I’ve seen the worst of cyberbullying. I’m really worried it might overwhelm you if things keep going this way.”’ She passed a cup of steaming tea to Belinda, her brows knitted with concern. “But to my surprise, you didn’t let the harsh online comments get to you. Instead, you turned the situation to your advantage and finally divorced Kristopher.”’ Belinda accepted the tea with a smile, her eyes lighting up. “Turns out it was a blessing in disguise, huh?”’ Madisyn nodded, her face somber again. “Even after your divorce from Kristopher, the online abuse hasn’t stopped. I wonder if these people are ignorant of the truth or just cruel.”’ She paused, eyeing Belinda with a furrowed brow. “Do you need me to get my company’s Internet Public Relations team involved?”’ Belinda set her teacup down with a gentle clink, shaking her head. “No need. Let them talk. If they stop now, it won’t be a trending topic when I gather evidence to sue them soon.”’ Madisyn’s eyes widened in surprise. “You’re planning to sue the rumor-spreaders?”’ “Yes,”’ Belinda replied, her gaze dropping to the teacup she twirled in her hands. “I put up with a lot as Mrs. Cox, and they mistook me for a pushover. Now that I’m no longer bound by that marriage, I see no reason to hold back.”’ Madisyn noticed the familiar glint in Belinda’s eyes and could barely contain her excitement. She waved over a waiter and ordered a bottle of wine. “Oh, I’m so happy, Belinda! The real Free is back!”’ Explore more now on g’±¯lnÏνð’ls”¤com Belinda managed a wry smile as Madisyn poured them each a generous glass. “I thought you said you would avoid drinking so you could return the car tonight?”’ “This occasion calls for a celebratory drink!”’ Madisyn exclaimed, taking a large gulp. “Besides, you’re the one who can’t drink. You can just come with me when I return the car later. My boss did warn me that the handsome owner wants me to return it personally, but he never said I had to drive it back myself, right?”’ The wine flowed freely, and soon Madisyn was wiping tears from her eyes. “You were my only friend after Joyce left. But all you cared about was that piece of scum, Kristopher. You quit racing and jewelry design for that bastard. You even stopped hanging out with me! You bottled up your true self to keep the title of his wife, endured his family’s constant bullying”¦ I always hated myself for being so useless. I failed to protect Joyce, and I failed you, too. When you had your miscarriage and came to me, saying you’d moved on, I never believed you. I was certain you’d go back to him and I’d end up disappointed by your foolish decisions.”’ She paused to sip more wine. “Now that you’re officially divorced, I’m so relieved!”’ Belinda sat back and listened, watching her friend laugh and cry as she poured out her heart. It was strange to realize she had never considered how worried Madisyn was about her….