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.
silence hung in the air, broken only by Linsey's soft, soothing voice responding from
night, so I've brought you something.
Why had she come?
features. A smirk,
lips.
was she up to this
laugh rumbled from his throat. Turning his attention to the screen, he
"Let's put the meeting
moments before,
working. But today, he found himself breaking his own
in the most
they wondered what was about
they were aware that Collin wouldn't allow them to stay as onlookers. Halting the meeting was surely
conversation
responded, their voice carrying a formal
the click echoing subtly through
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his expression unreadable, before saying,
as Linsey entered, her arms balancing a laden tray. Her eyes
of documents
was cognizant of his relentless toil since last night, the actual sight of such an overwhelming pile of
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