The Billionaire’s Hidden Bride A Lifetime of Love 644

Chapter 644 You Could've Seriously Hurt Someone

Dustin's imposing air melted away in an instant. He scratched his head, a little sheepishly. "It's lunchtime, isn't it? I just came to see if you wanted to grab a bite."

Dolores narrowed her eyes, unconvinced. "You sure it's lunch you're after? Or are you trying to snoop around for our designer's creative ideas? Well, forget it. This time, we're aiming straight for the top three!"

Dustin went quiet for a beat, then said earnestly, "You've got it all wrong. I genuinely just wanted to have lunch. Nothing else."

But Dolores brushed him off without hesitation. "No thanks. I'm busy. Go bug someone else."

And just like that, Dustin was unceremoniously kicked out of her office.

He stood in the hallway, staring at the tightly shut door. After a long pause, he let out a quiet laugh-half amused, half resigned. Yet there was a softness in his eyes, a quiet affection he hadn't even noticed himself.

He muttered with a sigh, "She's getting colder by the day. I go out of my way to ask her to lunch, and she thinks I've got some hidden agenda. Honestly, it stings."

Despite his words, there was no trace of anger on his face.

He simply shook his head, helpless and a little amused, then turned to leave.

There was a lot to handle back at CR Corporation. The design competition was the day after tomorrow, and he

needed to focus.

nap, Linsey set off for the Davidson Group along

left, and Grester had changed in many small ways. Dolores'

a new

window, watching the unfamiliar streets pass by as her

sharp jolt as

forward.

a surprised yelp. In the back, Linsey instinctively

driver's face went pale. He stammered nervously,

to check on Linsey and

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straighter, her eyes scanning Zander for

Zander said in a small, shaken voice, clearly

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