Chapter 8

Chapter 8 How Does It

Taste

Collin's features remained cold and detached, even as he noted the astonishment flickering across the faces of his

subordinates.

Over the years, Collin had cultivated a streak of invincibility, never faltering in any endeavor he pursued. However, Linsey

had become his unexpected downfall this time.

He had lost a billion-dollar tract of land because of her.

Even the slightest contact with her fractured the self-discipline he had long cherished.

It seemed increasingly clear that distancing himself from Linsey could be the wisest decision.

Collin was lost in contemplation, his face a mask of inscrutability.

Suddenly, a knock echoed through the silence of his study.

He was annoyed at the interruption, his brows knitting together. His tone was cold as he demanded, "Who's there?"

Any intrusion during his work hours was unforgivable.

only by Linsey's soft,

you haven't had a bite since last night, so I've

Why had she come?

narrowed slightly, suspicion clouding his features. A smirk, tinged

lips.

up to this

his attention to the screen, he addressed

"Let's put the meeting on

overheard Linsey just moments before, were visibly stunned after hearing Collin's

boss despised being disturbed while working. But today, he found himself breaking his own rule-for the

in the most unlikely

wondered what was about to

to stay as onlookers. Halting the meeting was

conversation

Mr. Riley," they responded, their

measured grace, Collin snapped his laptop shut, the click echoing subtly through the quiet room. He allowed a

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expression unreadable, before saying, "Come

as Linsey entered, her arms balancing a laden tray.

documents

his relentless toil since last night,

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