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 other
had a bite since last night, so I've brought
Why had she come?
slightly, suspicion clouding his features. A smirk, tinged with mockery, flickered
lips.
was she up to this
laugh rumbled from his throat. Turning his attention to the screen, he addressed his subordinate with
command. "Let's put the
having overheard Linsey just moments before, were visibly stunned
But today, he found himself breaking his own rule-for the wife he
in the most unlikely
wondered what was about to
wouldn't allow them to stay as onlookers. Halting the meeting was surely
the conversation
Mr. Riley," they responded, their
click echoing subtly through the quiet room. He allowed
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his expression unreadable, before saying,
arms balancing
documents
night, the actual sight of such an
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