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.

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

haven't had a bite since last night, so

Why had she come?

slightly, suspicion clouding his features. A smirk, tinged with mockery, flickered

lips.

she up to this

from his throat. Turning his attention to

put the

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

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

the

wondered what was about to

stay as

the conversation remained

their

grace, Collin snapped his laptop shut, the click echoing subtly through the quiet

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his expression unreadable, before saying, "Come

arms balancing a laden

of documents engulfing his

his relentless toil since last night, the

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