Chapter 22

Chapter 22 She'll Be Working Alongside Us

Seeing the deepening crease in Collin's brow, Linsey slowed her chewing, hesitating mid-bite.

"What on earth happened last night? Did I sleep too long? I feel like I missed something," she said, a hint of unease

creeping into her voice.

Collin inhaled sharply, forcing himself to rein in his frustration.

The memory of last night-the way he had almost lost control because of her-only made his irritation spike.

Without another glance in her direction, he turned his wheelchair away, rolling toward the study in silence.

"Forget it. I have work to do," he muttered, his tone clipped.

Linsey blinked, watching his abrupt departure with confusion.

What exactly had happened last night? Had she done something to upset him? He certainly didn't look pleased.

Still, there wasn't much time to dwell on it. She checked the time on her phone, quickly finished her breakfast, grabbed

her bag, and left for CR Corporation.

If Collin was upset, maybe she could pick up a small gift after work to lift his mood.

long, she arrived at CR Corporation's

she made her way to

spotted her, he stepped forward and gestured for

to your workstation,"

yesterday. Your design got unanimous praise from

familiar voice cut through the

her eyes widening

Why was she here?

had just met yesterday, strode

spotted her. "Cynthia! Finally, you're here. Come on over. I was

you to the team."

moment. We have a new colleague joining

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alongside us."

elegant smile. "Hello, everyone. I'm Cynthia. It's a pleasure to be part of the

brought a little something for each of you. Nothing

assistants entered, carrying neatly stacked boxes. They moved through

soon as people opened them, they realized Cynthia's definition of "a small token" was anything but. The

this is unbelievably generous. Thank

if you ever need anything,

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