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.

tense silence hung in the air, broken only by Linsey's soft, soothing voice responding from the

so I've brought you something. Mind if I

Why had she come?

clouding his features. A smirk,

lips.

up to

rumbled from his throat. Turning his attention to the screen, he

put

overheard Linsey just moments before, were

But today, he found

in the most

they wondered what was about

wouldn't allow them to stay as onlookers.

conversation remained

Riley," they responded, their

snapped his laptop shut, the click echoing subtly through the quiet room. He

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expression unreadable,

door creaked gently as Linsey entered, her arms balancing a laden tray. Her eyes

documents engulfing his

last night, the actual sight of such

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