Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1121:

Startled, Joanne quickly suppressed her anger and replaced it with her usual fawning smile. “Hester, is something the matter?” she asked sweetly. Dustin blinked, momentarily surprised at how quickly she could shift masks.

Despite everything, he still found her behavior perplexing. She clearly had feelings for Jeffery—so why would she agree to an arranged marriage and continue to play the role of obedient future daughter-in-law?

Hester, however, had no patience for her charade. Her lips curved into a bitter smile. “There’s no need for you to keep pretending,” she said coldly.

Joanne’s heart skipped a beat. It was all too clear—Hester had seen everything: her desperate sprint toward Jeffery, not Dustin.

Trying to remain composed, Joanne stepped forward hesitantly. “Hester… could you give me a chance to explain?”

Hester’s answer came cool and quick. “Fine. I’ll give you a chance.”

a beat, Hester turned to Linsey and Collin with a piercing gaze. “And I imagine you two had your hands in this little scheme as well,

the first floor, closing the door behind them. Once inside, Hester crossed her arms and glanced around before asking

had a few drinks and was shaken by what happened,” Linsey replied smoothly. “I took

lips curled into a sneer. “So

not,” Linsey replied, her tone unwavering. “If Dolores had known the chandelier was rigged not to fall, she never would’ve played along. She doesn’t believe in faking her

Dustin’s expression softened. He drew in a breath, struggling to keep his emotions in check. “Mom, you saw it yourself. Dolores didn’t hesitate. She ran straight toward me when she thought I was in danger. Even though we’re no longer together… she

naive. Do you really think Dolores is that innocent? Linsey is her friend—of course she’ll defend her. For all you know, the two of them may have been fooling you from

now

is it so hard for you to believe me? Dolores wouldn’t fake something like that. If she had known about

he added with conviction, “If you don’t believe me, investigate. Go through my phone. Ask my staff. I’ll cooperate fully. But don’t you dare accuse Dolores. She’s not who you

heavy silence fell over the room, thick with tension

tugged Collin toward a nearby sofa nestled against the wall.