The Billionaire’s Hidden Bride A Lifetime of Love 703

Chapter 703 I Could Tell

She Really Wanted It

To Linsey, there was no doubt-Collin's sky-high bid on the Star of the Desert tonight had nothing to do with the necklace itself. It was all for Haven.

"Sold right here, $2.7 billion." The gavel fell with a firm crack, prompting a swell of applause that rolled through the venue like thunder. “Ladies and gentlemen, congratulations to Mr. Riley, winner of the Star of the Desert!"

The crowd erupted, a cascade of claps and cheers echoing off the crystal chandeliers.

Gorman turned to Collin with a tight smile. "Collin, what a shame. I'd hoped to win that necklace for my companion. She fell for it the moment she laid eyes on it."

Collin's face betrayed nothing. He met Gorman's gaze squarely, but after a moment, his eyes shifted sharply toward Linsey. "I'm sorry," he said smoothly, "but there's someone important to me, too. I could tell she really wanted it."

Linsey's lips curled in a silent scoff.

Of course, he was talking about Haven. The woman hadn't even tried to be subtle-she had flat-out told him she wanted it. Two point seven billion dollars. Linsey didn't know whether to be stunned or bitter. Collin had never been this generous when she was his wife four years ago. The contrast was staggering.

clearly moved on, so thoroughly enchanted by Haven that he was. willing to splurge

spilling into the adjacent ballroom

been smiling from ear to ear. She was over the moon, completely forgetting

harbor lingering feelings for his ex-wife-but tonight, it

she would erase Linsey's presence from his world

bright smile, lifting her glass to his, "a toast to you. Thank you for

My grandmother asked me to keep an eye on

gaze locked on the sight of the two of them standing together-so casual,

She guessed she would hear the

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trying to suppress the sudden tightness in

Gorman called away on urgent business, she was spared the

her decision made. She had had enough of the charade. She slipped away from the

a slow breath, she pulled off

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