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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