Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1105:

A high-pitched ringing filled Dolores’ ears, drowning out everything else.

She stared at Joanne, too shocked to speak, words catching in her throat.

“Joanne, you’re really easy to please.” Right then, a familiar voice cut through the tension.

Suddenly, Dolores felt the pressure on her wrist disappear, replaced by a gentle touch.

Glancing over, she met Linsey’s clear, radiant gaze.

Though Linsey’s features remained composed, there was a certain chill about her, a cool, almost mocking distance in her tone as she said, “An engagement party is supposed to be a major celebration, but Dustin’s mother scheduled it for his birthday. Your patience is impressive. I know I’d never settle for something so halfhearted.”

Linsey’s presence alone was enough to make Joanne’s hand slip away from Dolores.

word, Linsey calmly took Dolores’ hand and

she spotted the angry red marks

it hurt?” Linsey asked quietly, her brows drawing together in

Linsey that Joanne must have gripped far

out a small, dry laugh. “It’s nothing. I barely feel it.” A little pain didn’t bother her, and she wasn’t about to

a warm, reassuring smile, making it clear she truly

Dolores’ message, but

her mind—the second she had walked into the ballroom, she had caught sight of Joanne holding Dolores’ wrist, pride

strained look, her frustration barely hidden beneath Joanne’s

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she had marched over right away, even if it meant leaving Collin at the entrance, still lingering

if nothing was amiss. After hearing Linsey’s earlier jab, a flicker of annoyance crossed Joanne’s face before she masked

mattered if this was an engagement celebration or Dustin’s