Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

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She pressed her lips together and added softly, “In business, seeking investment, forming partnerships—there’s no shame in it. It’s just how the world works.”

A spark of hope and happiness flashed across Dustin’s face. “Mom, you mean it? Are you really ready to welcome Dolores into the family?”

Joanne kept her emotions carefully hidden as she sat silently nearby.

Without addressing Dustin’s question, Hester shifted her attention to Joanne. “Kase reached out to me not long ago. He handed over your transcripts and shared your professional journey. I found your list of accomplishments remarkable, especially your time abroad and the depth of your internships. You have an impressive background. I always hoped you would help Dustin breathe new life into the Wade Group. In my view, you are the best match for him. Frankly, I doubt anyone else in Grester could suit him half as well.”

A brief pause allowed her words to settle, and then she spoke again, voice measured. “To be honest, Joanne, your credentials would open doors to any elite family in Grester, including the Lawsons.”

The impact of her remark left Joanne’s eyes shining with surprise. Linsey and Collin, too, exchanged startled looks, taken aback by Hester’s candor.

own troubles with Dolores. All he ever wanted was for his mother to accept Dolores—not to hear her list Joanne’s

footsteps—becoming independent, starting your own business—I wouldn’t have picked you

caused Dustin’s anxious look to shift

everything clicked for him: Hester simply wanted a capable partner for

to stand up for Dolores. Deep down, he knew Dolores would never walk away from her dreams for the sake of a man. No matter how much he loved her, Dustin could not bear

Davidson Group meant demanding she turn her back on

“Mom—” left Dustin’s

awaits

and said,

you stepped into the CEO role at the Lawson Group, I was honestly amazed. My admiration is genuine. It makes perfect sense that you and

Dolores this soon. Shock made it impossible for him to get a word out. Joy tangled his thoughts, leaving him

Dustin’s stunned silence, Hester went on, her tone steady. “Still, Linsey has the edge over Dolores, simply because she’s