Chapter 19

Chapter 19 Collin, What's

In Your Pants

It never crossed Collin's mind that the immense debt he had casually fabricated would weigh so heavily on Linsey.

What struck him even more was how genuinely she seemed determined to face it with him.

He fixed his gaze on Linsey, sitting across from him, trying to look past her cheerful smile, searching for any trace of

uncertainty beneath the surface.

Perhaps it was all just a front.

How could there possibly be a woman so selfless, willing to help him without expecting anything in return?

In the soft glow of the dim lighting, Linsey remained blissfully unaware of the shift in his expression.

Her spirits were high from the success of her new job at CR Corporation, and she was too excited to notice his internal

conflict.

She reached for the red wine on the table, matching Collin's earlier move, and downed it in one swift motion.

But unlike Collin, who remained composed, she immediately broke into a cough, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment

as her face turned a shade of pink.

is this wine so strong?" She stuck her

can't handle your drink?" Collin asked, his gaze cool

escaping in a small, embarrassed breath. "I don't usually drink,

We're celebrating, right?"

tried to pour

the bottle from her unsteady grip, his tone calm and composed. "That's enough. If you don't enjoy drinking, you don't need to force

of concern, then quickly shook her head. "I'm not forcing

glanced at her briefly, his gaze

warmth of the wine, and her eyes shimmered

reminded him of ripe strawberries, their softness promising the sweetness of

the thought that they would burst with juicy sweetness at the slightest

throat tightened, and he involuntarily licked his suddenly dry lips, his voice

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ways to celebrate.

more than that, there was a gut instinct telling him that if

could take a turn

however, shook her head stubbornly, her laughter soft but firm.

waste it."

to argue more,

at Collin, swaying slightly. "Hey, why are there two of

resisting the urge to correct her, merely reached to take her

Give it back!" Linsey protested loudly, standing

the moment she tried to stand, her legs betrayed her, and she stumbled straight into Collin's arms

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