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, soothing voice responding

since last night, so I've brought you something. Mind if I step

Why had she come?

his features. A smirk, tinged with mockery, flickered across

lips.

she up to

from his throat. Turning his attention to the screen, he addressed his subordinate with

"Let's put the meeting

subordinates, having overheard Linsey just moments before, were visibly stunned after

being disturbed while working. But today, he found himself

the

piqued, they wondered what was about to

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

conversation remained

responded, their

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

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unreadable, before saying,

Linsey entered, her arms balancing a laden tray. Her eyes darted immediately to the

of documents

relentless toil since last night,

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