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.
the air, broken only by Linsey's soft, soothing voice responding from the other side. "It's me.
a bite since last night, so I've brought you something. Mind
Why had she come?
suspicion clouding his features. A smirk, tinged with mockery, flickered
lips.
was she up to
his throat. Turning his attention to the screen, he addressed his subordinate
"Let's put the meeting
subordinates, having overheard Linsey just moments before, were visibly stunned after hearing Collin's
working. But today, he found himself breaking his own rule-for the wife he
the most
they wondered what was about to
Collin wouldn't allow them to stay as onlookers. Halting
conversation
they responded, their
his laptop shut, the click echoing subtly through the quiet
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expression unreadable, before saying, "Come
balancing
documents
was cognizant of his relentless toil since last night, the actual sight of such an overwhelming
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