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 side. "It's me.
last night, so
Why had she come?
features. A smirk, tinged with mockery, flickered across
lips.
she up to
his attention to the
"Let's put the
overheard Linsey just moments before,
today, he found
in the
they wondered what was
stay as onlookers. Halting
the conversation remained
they responded, their voice carrying a formal
measured grace, Collin snapped his laptop shut, the click echoing subtly through the quiet room. He
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expression unreadable, before saying,
her arms balancing a laden tray. Her eyes
of documents
since last night, the actual sight of such an
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