Chapter 1094:

Linsey gave a small smile. “Fine, I’ll accept the praise.”

The moment felt warm and relaxed, their exchange flowing effortlessly. But a sudden phone ring pierced the calm.

Linsey glanced at the unfamiliar number flashing on her screen, shrugged, and answered.

Instantly, Joanne’s rough, accusatory voice barked through.

“Linsey, how dare you snatch Jeffery’s role as CEO? What exactly are you trying to do?”

Linsey froze briefly before steadying herself. “Ms. Ellis, you’re quite well-informed. My appointment as CEO was finalized just this morning, and here you are, reaching out to check on me hours later.” She paused, her voice sharpening. “Or rather, you’re worried about Jeffery, aren’t you?”

Collin’s expression darkened as he overheard, frustration simmering at Joanne’s relentless interference.

threatened Linsey once, and now this abrupt call to

fathom how Joanne

dripped with venomous resentment. “Linsey, it’s bad enough you stalled on my offer, but to brazenly steal Jeffery’s rightful place as CEO is unthinkable! I’m warning you—step down and hand the Lawson Group’s leadership back to Jeffery, or you’ll regret it!” After her heated tirade, Joanne’s labored breathing filled the line, punctuated by the

Joanne’s tone, pieced it together and let out a dry laugh. “Joanne, did you know? Some people get calm and quiet after a drink. Then there’s you—sloshed and stirring up chaos, making unhinged calls

was so raspy; she

was intense—his resignation from Lawson Group

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hushed, fervent whisper. “Everything I’ve worked for over the years was to stand by Jeffery’s side, to help him elevate

lowered, her tone steady and measured. “Honestly, Joanne, you don’t need to tie yourself to a man to prove your worth. Grester is a big place, full of thriving

“Because I love Jeffery, and I’m the

looping back to this

“Joanne, let me make this crystal clear one last time. Jeffery is married to Alicia, who’s carrying their child. He doesn’t even recall who you

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