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.

this wine so strong?" She stuck her tongue

asked, his gaze

small,

We're celebrating, right?"

she tried

Collin gently took the bottle from her unsteady grip, his tone calm and composed. "That's

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

glanced at her briefly, his gaze softening.

was radiant, flushed with the warmth of the

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

couldn't shake the thought that they would

involuntarily licked his suddenly dry lips, his voice dropping to a low, almost hoarse

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of ways to celebrate. You don't

place of concern, but more than that, there was a gut instinct

a turn he wasn't sure he was ready

stubbornly, her laughter soft but firm. "No way. This wine

waste it."

forming an adorable frown, ready to argue more, but then

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

correct her,

glass! Give it back!" Linsey protested loudly, standing up, trying

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

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