Chapter 1107:

Linsey walked beside Dolores, their fingers gently linked, while Collin’s important words echoed in her mind.

Collin had told her, “Look, Joanne is absolutely furious that you’re taking over as CEO of Lawson Group. She’s planning to use the big guns—the Wade family and the Walton family—to get the board members on her side and kick you out. Dustin is going to pretend to fall out with us, okay? He’s going to show just enough softness toward Dolores to make Joanne think she can control him, like she’s got a puppet on a string.”

He had also added, “Tonight, Jeffery and Alicia will be here too. And trust me, Joanne is going to screw something up. Once Hester sees that this whole alliance between the Wade and Walton families is just a play for Joanne to let Jeffery make a ton of cash, this engagement will be over. It’ll be done.”

Linsey took a deep breath, collecting herself, then guided Dolores to a quieter part of the hall, away from the chatter.

As they settled down, she gently lifted Dolores’ hand, turning it carefully to inspect it.

again,”

It’s just a little red, you

together, then let out a small, indignant snort. “If Joanne had actually dared to hurt you, I swear to God, I

genuine chuckle, and it was like a warm wave washing over her. All those awful feelings—the hurt

honestly. Whatever Joanne does next, it has nothing to do with me. I just need to keep my distance from

her voice dropped to a low whisper. “No matter what, Joanne wouldn’t really go too

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slowly, emphasizing each word. “Joanne just humiliated you right there, in front of everyone, showing how audacious she is. Someone as vindictive and manipulative as her? Who the hell knows who she’ll decide

but the fact that Dustin had allowed her to provoke Dolores like that—that was what

anger simmered. She had to consciously clench her jaw and take slow breaths, fighting hard to keep herself from glaring

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