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.

broken only by Linsey's soft, soothing voice responding from the other side. "It's

so

Why had she come?

deep-set eyes narrowed slightly, suspicion clouding his features. A smirk,

lips.

she up

his throat. Turning his attention to

"Let's put

moments before, were visibly stunned after

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

the

wondered what was about to

were aware that Collin wouldn't allow them to stay as onlookers. Halting the meeting

the conversation

responded, their voice

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

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unreadable, before saying, "Come

balancing a laden tray. Her eyes

documents

was cognizant of his relentless toil since last night, the actual sight of such an overwhelming pile of

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