NovelMegaChapter 281 Chapter 281 Why Cling To Collin Linsey hastily waved her hands and stepped back. "Mr. Green, please don't do this. I'm already married." Gorman scoffed, his tone icy. "I know. But that cripple, Collin, could never make you happy." After confirming that Linsey was indeed his lifesaver, Gorman had initiated a thorough investigation into her background. He uncovered that she had been betrayed by her former boyfriend not long before marrying Collin. To Gorman, Collin was merely a disabled outcast within the Riley family, hardly a threat. He felt certain he could win Linsey over.
Initially, Linsey was relieved to learn Gorman was alive, but his disparaging remarks about Collin took her by surprise. Her face clouded with displeasure. "I'd appreciate it if you would speak of my husband with respect." Gorman's feelings of jealousy intensified when he saw her defend Collin so vigorously.
Gritting his teeth, he proposed, "Linsey, I can offer you everything-money, power, anything your heart desires. Marry me, and it's all yours. Why cling to Collin?" Linsey looked at him, shocked by his persistence.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTheir prior interactions had been minimal, and his desires were irrelevant to her. With this realization, she decided further discussion was pointless.
Taking a deep breath, she replied calmly, "Mr. Green, I'm here tonight to discuss business. If you're not interested in a serious collaboration, then let's end this conversation here." With that, Linsey attempted to walk past Gorman, but he blocked her path, his expression intense. "What if I'm not ready to let you go?" Her heart raced.
The man she had rescued years ago was now threatening her.
Her instinct was to confront him directly, yet she recalled the guards stationed outside.
Outnumbered, she knew starting a conflict here would be unwise.
Thus, Linsey shifted her strategy and maintained her composure. "I won't stop you from trying to repay me." A glint of excitement appeared in Gorman's eyes, reminiscent of a child with a new toy.
Linsey continued, her voice firm, "However, if you genuinely wish to repay me, shouldn't it be on my terms? If you coerceinto something I resist, wouldn't that transform gratitude into bitterness?" 0.0% 01:59 Gorman's brow furrowed. "I'm not trying to do that, Linsey. I genuinely want to treat you well." "Then letleave. All I want right now is to get out of here safely." Gorman remained quiet.
Linsey maintained a composed exterior, yet inside, tension brewed. She discreetly slid her hand into her bag, her fingers clasping the self-defense spray.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSeconds ticked by until Gorman finally yielded. "Alright, you're free to go." Linsey let out a sigh of relief and began to move toward the exit when his voice halted her progress.
With her back to him, she heard him pose a haunting question. "Linsey) will you truly never consider divorcing Collin?"
Her response was resolute. "My husband and I share a deep love. will never turn my back on him, no matter the circumstances." A tense silence followed. Suddenly, Gorman erupted in laughter.
Confused, Linsey turned around to face him once more, her eyebrows knitted in perplexity as she tried to perplexither En decipher his reaction.
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