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.

speak so dismissively of Collin struck a nerve. She knew better. If not for Collin’s earnest words, she wouldn’t have even considered attending Dustin’s birthday

genuinely hoped she and Dustin wouldn’t miss out on each other. It was clear to her that Collin still saw Dustin as a good friend. Otherwise, someone as

darkened, his voice turning sharp. “Linsey is Collin’s wife. But you? What exactly is your relationship with him? Why are

blinked, stunned, staring at him as

Dustin become this person? She had always believed in the deep

even if she is concerned, so what?” Linsey interjected coldly. “You’re criticizing Dolores for being anxious, yet you’re the one behaving like a man unraveling. Anyone

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to be your engagement party with Joanne? So tell me—who

anything but. “You’re meddling far too

palpable. She took Dolores by the hand and walked off without another word, ignoring the

gift to smooth things over?”

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