Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

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,

often said that marrying a man like him-someone with no future

Dustin didn't

retorted with a 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

disappear."

his voice. "You don't believe me? Let's make a bet then. I bet Linsey will be back soon.

eyebrow, his tone calm but calculating. "And

a dismissive scoff. "I'm

sending a chill down his spine. Dustin quickly backpedaled. "Fine, fine. If I lose, you can

second that Linsey would return. A cold snort escaped him, which Dustin took

to hang up, a knock echoed at the door. The housekeeper's voice came through. "Mr. Riley, Mrs. Riley

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

furniture. It was simple, almost bare-a far cry from the lavish home one would expect from

was married to Collin now, she

cold, lifeless space. She would make it

mapped out how to redecorate, Collin suddenly appeared, rolling

eyes dark and unreadable. He hadn't expected Dustin to

didn't let it show, his face impassive. His eyes dropped to the suitcase behind her. "You've