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
haven't had a bite since last night, so
Why had she come?
narrowed slightly, suspicion clouding his features. A smirk, tinged with mockery, flickered
lips.
was she up to this
throat. Turning his attention to the screen, he addressed his subordinate
"Let's put the
just moments before, were visibly
boss despised being disturbed while working. But today, he found himself breaking his
the most
wondered
allow them to stay as onlookers. Halting the meeting was surely
conversation
responded, their
his laptop shut, the click echoing subtly through the
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his expression unreadable, before
balancing a laden tray. Her
of documents
night, the actual sight of such an overwhelming pile of
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