Chapter 1106:

Dustin’s gaze flickered briefly in her direction, his lips pressing into a thin, unreadable line.

Joanne, however, wasn’t about to let it go. Her eyes shifted slyly between Linsey and Dustin, and she teased with a light laugh, “Don’t tell me Collin’s sudden busyness has something to do with Dustin’s abrupt departure from CR Corporation?”

Linsey lowered her gaze slightly, neither confirming nor denying. A flicker of displeasure crossed her face—just enough to make her emotions seem genuine.

If Dustin insisted on staging a falling out with his best friend, then she would play along. After all, she was genuinely curious to see what storm he was plotting to summon.

Finally, Dustin broke his silence. His tone was slow and indifferent. “With Collin’s capabilities, replacing me would have been effortless. The fact that he’s not here likely just means he no longer considers me worth his time.”

“Dustin, what are you even talking about?” Dolores interjected, disbelief etched across her face.

she had remained quiet, but hearing Dustin speak so dismissively of Collin struck a nerve. She knew better. If not for Collin’s

that Collin still saw Dustin as a good friend. Otherwise, someone as famously distant as Collin would have stayed

wife. But you? What

Dolores blinked, stunned, staring at him as though

always believed in the deep

she is concerned, so what?” Linsey interjected coldly. “You’re criticizing Dolores for being anxious,

at g αℓ

her voice dripping with irony. “Isn’t this supposed to be your engagement party with Joanne?

but her tone was anything but. “You’re meddling

contempt palpable. She took Dolores by the hand and walked off without

truly upset… Should we send her a gift to smooth things over?” Joanne asked sweetly,

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