Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Let's Make A Bet

Then

On the other side, after Collin returned to Vista Villa, he made his way straight to

the study.

Seen as disabled and worthless by society, he now stood tall, his former despondency entirely gone. He faced the floor-to-ceiling window, his expression cold and unreadable as he watched the world below.

Just then, his phone rang. It was Dustin Wade, his childhood friend.

"Hey, Collin," Dustin said, his voice casual. "I've looked into your wife. There's nothing shady about her. Her background checks out. On the day of the wedding, she married you because her fiancé left her standing at the altar."

Dustin's tone shifted, a playful edge creeping in. "You know, all the rich young women in town avoid you like the plague. They think you're disabled, and you're cut off from your family-just the perfect picture of an outcast. But Linsey? She had the guts to walk right up to you and marry you. I gotta say, that's some serious courage."

After a brief pause, Dustin added with a thoughtful sigh, "I do wonder, though... when she finds out the truth, how will she

take it?"

Collin's voice was steady and emotionless as he answered, "She won't get the chance. As soon as she realized who I really am, she came up with an excuse and left. She's probably gone for good."

part of his life. His low position in the Riley family only added to his isolation, making him numb

that marrying a man like him-someone with

Dustin didn't agree

grin. "Think about it-how many women would dare to swap grooms at their own wedding? My gut tells me Linsey's not the type to run. Since she's already married you,

disappear."

don't believe me? Let's make a bet then. I bet Linsey will

an eyebrow, his tone calm

let out a dismissive scoff.

down his spine. Dustin quickly backpedaled. "Fine, fine. If I lose, you can make any request of

believe for a second that Linsey would return. A

up, a knock echoed at the door. The housekeeper's voice

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Make A Bet

into the villa, her eyes scanning the surroundings. The place was eerily silent, the air

around, quickly noticing the sparse furniture. It was simple, almost bare-a far cry

married to Collin now, she felt justified in making

clear-she wasn't going to live in such a cold, lifeless space. She would make it her own,

how to redecorate, Collin suddenly appeared, rolling

unreadable. He hadn't expected Dustin to be right-Linsey

face impassive. His eyes dropped to the

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