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    She paused, then added with a slight smirk, “His ex-wife? He never even bothered to give her nine roses, let alone ny-nine!”


    As Maggie concluded, Cathy shifted her attention to Belinda. “So, Miss Nelson, Kristopher has never given you even nine roses?”


    Belinda nodded, her eyebrows arching slightly. “Exactly.” Maggie’s observation was urate.


    Throughout her marriage to Kristopher, he rarely presented her with flowers. When he did offer flowers, they were usually arranged haphazardly, devoid of any romantic ir, and the blossoms were often wilted. Belinda had long suspected that he gathered them haphazardly from roadside flowerbeds merely out of a sense of obligation.


    Overhearing Belinda, Maggie fixed a mocking look upon her. “I can’t believe you actually showed up. Cathy just mentioned you would. I thought you wouldn’t be so audacious, yet here you are.”


    As she spoke, her eyes, highlighted by colored contact lenses, roved over Belinda derisively. “So, did you develop a taste for serving Cathy and me yesterday?”


    Belinda responded with a nonchnt shrug. “Mr. Cox brought up coborating with mypany yesterday, remember? I’m here strictly for professional reasons.”


    “Professional reasons?” Maggie scoffed coldly. “Belinda, who are you kidding? You’re well aware that Kristopher’s decision to partner with yourpany is merely to embarrass you. Yet, you’ve willingly walked into this humiliation?”


    With calmposure, Belinda replied, “I’m just trying to make a living.”


    Her statement provoked Maggie, who had never experienced financial want, tough scornfully. “Really? Regretting walking away from the marriage empty-handed? Have youe here to dere your bankruptcy? If money is that tight, why go through all these theatrics?” She gestured towards the marble floor. “Just kneel and bow to Cathy and me. Perhaps we’ll feel charitable enough to give you something.”


    Kristopher’s face darkened instantly at her words. “Maggie! You’ve gone too far!”


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    Confronted by Kristopher’s severe expression, Maggie hesitated. She sulked, not daring to challenge him further, and whispered, “I’m merely stating facts.”


    “Miss Nelson.” Cathy, noticing Kristopher’s stern demeanor and Maggie’s difort, offered a gracious smile to Belinda. “You know Maggie speaks without thinking. Don’t take her words to heart.”<fnc8f4> ?????? ???? F?ndNovel</fnc8f4>


    Then, holding the roses closer, Cathy added, “But truly, Miss Nelson, you’ve never received even nine roses from Kristopher? Perhaps we should remedy that…”


    As Cathy reached for the bouquet, she offered a sly suggestion. “How about I give you nine roses from the ones Kristopher gave me? To make up for what you missed.”


    “I never have such a wish,” Belinda replied, skillfully dodging the undertone of sarcasm. “Miss Miller, are you nning to wear this dress tomorrow?”


    The sky-blue gown, adorned with sparkling crystals, indeed lent itself well to essorizing.


    Cathy turned towards the mirror, examining her reflection. “Kristopher, do you think this dress works for tomorrow?”


    “It doesn’t,” Kristopher answered quietly. “It’s too showy, not suitable. Try something else.”


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