Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 174

Chapter 174 Come Join Me For A Drink!

Linsey burst into laughter again.

It was a strange but pleasant feeling-being around Collin, even just talking to him, always seemed to lift her spirits.

"Well," she said, finally composing herself. "I should probably head back inside. It's not cool to keep my colleagues waiting"

"Go ahead," Collin replied with a nod. He waited until Linsey ended the call before setting his phone aside.

By the time Linsey returned to the private room, her colleagues had already started eating

Coen spotted her the moment she walked in and waved her over. "Linsey! Come join me for a drink!"

The pungent smell of alcohol wafted towards Linsey as she sat down.

She had only been gone for a few minutes-how much had Coen managed to guzzle down in that short time?

"Linsey, my dear," Coen slurred, a wide grin plastered across his face as he handed a glass of wine to Linsey. "We owe it all

to you for snagging Anthea's deal. This one's for you!"

Linsey eyed the brimming glass, Collin's earlier warning echoing in her mind. "Coen, I don't really drink. Do you mind if I

pass?"

soured instantly. He scowled at her. "Linsey, are you trying to make me look

Anthea's deal, but let's not forget that she only gave us another shot because of Coen. Don't tell

scowl deepened at Cynthia's

his glass down on the table, the liquor sloshing over the rim. "Fine," he spat. "If our precious star designer can't handle a little drink, then

"Coen,

and, gritting her teeth, downed the

a wave of dizziness washed

the alcohol completely clouded her senses, Linsey

realization. Collin was right. She really

compliance and didn't push her to drink any

the department's top designer, and even he

Join Me For A

short while later, Coen's phone

stood up and addressed the group. "Alright, everyone,

of. Something's come up, so I have to head

shifted. The tension dissipated,

is

he paid the bill before the dinner ends?" another voice chimed in. "Was he afraid

menu?"

cheapskate!" Someone

private room grew heavy with the