NovelMegaChapter 57 Chapter 57 Don't Take It Personally Cynthia opened her mouth to snap back, but before she could, a few colleagues stepped forward and tugged at her sleeve, whispering urgently, "Cynthia, let it go. Coen might show up any second now. If this blows up, none of us will be able to deal with the consequences." "Exactly. Look at how sure Linsey is. What if the guy really is her husband? If you keep pushing, we might be the ones who end up suffering for it." Cynthia's frown deepened. She hated how smug Linsey looked, but her colleagues had a point.
If Linsey's connections really outranked hers, this could cback to bite her later.
Right now, what mattered most was finding out the truth-who exactly was that man? Only then could she put Linsey in her place once and for all.
Forcing down her anger, Cynthia clenched her fists and muttered stiffly, "Fine. Linsey, I was wrong earlier. I spoke without thinking. Don't take it personally." Linsey instantly saw through her forced apology, but she wasn't interested in dragging this out any longer. She replied flatly, "Alright then. Just be careful about what you say next time." Cynthia gritted her teeth in frustration, stomped her foot, and stormed back to her desk.
"Damn you, Linsey! I won't let this go. You'll pay for this sooner or later," she fumed silently.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer nails dug into her palm as a malicious thought took root. Even if the man in that luxury car really was Linsey's husband, she had clearly been hiding him. That could only mean one thing-he must be someone embarrassing. Maybe he was sold, balding fossil on the verge of kicking the bucket.
She needed to find out who he was, and soon. And when she did, she would make sure the whole company knew about it. Once the truth was out, Linsey wouldn't have the guts to show her face at CR Corporation again.
That evening, as soon as work ended, Linsey didn't linger and headed straight back to Vista Villa.
For sreason, after everything that had happened today, she actually found herself looking forward to seeing Collin But as she neared the villa's entrance, a sudden wave of nerves washed over her.
She pressed her lips together, remembering the little misunderstanding in the car earlier. The thought of facing Collin again made her cheeks flush. What was she even supposed to say to him? Letting out a small sigh, she cupped her face and gave herself a silent reminder to not overthink it. She just needed to act normal.
Taking a steadying breath, she stepped inside.
0.0% Chapter 57 Don't Take It Personally However, as she walked into the living room, she cto an abrupt stop. Colin was nowhere to be seen Nether were the few subordinates who were usually by his side.
After a brief hesitation, she turned to the butler and asked, "Collin hasn't cback yet? The butler responded with a polite smile, "Mrs. Riley, Mr. Riley mentioned that he's busy tonight and won't be returning home." Linsey blinked, momentarily caught off guard. A wave of disappointment settled in her chest before she could stop it She had told Collin that she was going to see him at night.
But after a pause, she let out a soft, self-deprecating laugh. That was just her talking-Collin never actually said he wouldā be back.
She had no reason to be upset.
Collin was always busy. It wasn't unusual for him to stay out late or not chat all.
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Still, knowing that didn't stop the foolish feeling creeping in. She had hyped herself up on the way here, ΕΠ.
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She didn't let any of this show in front of the butler. Offering a faint smile, she simply nodded and headed upstars freshen up.
But the butler, ever perceptive, had caught the slight shift in her mood. After sthought he smiled Ineuring's and wasted no tin reporting the matter to Collin. To the butler, it was obvious-Linsey was beginning to care. And that was excellent news.
With that in mind, he vowed to keep doing his part to help bring Collin and Linsey deser.
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