Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1124:

A flash of embarrassment colored Linsey’s cheeks as she tugged Collin firmly back into his seat. “Collin, just stay put.”

It astonished her that Hester’s offhand remark had rattled Collin so deeply. Anyone watching might have thought Dustin harbored feelings for her.

Linsey’s quiet command took the edge off Collin’s temper. Nevertheless, his hand remained locked around Linsey’s, and the guarded look he shot Hester held nothing back—a far cry from the calm professionalism he usually displayed as CR Corporation’s leader.

“You know, Collin, it’s rather unexpected for someone as reserved as you to end up with Linsey. Luck seems to have favored you,” Hester remarked.

A sharp huff escaped Collin, and though frustration flickered in his eyes, Linsey’s silent warning kept him from launching another retort. Collin’s silence brought Linsey some relief.

Directing her attention back to Hester, Linsey addressed her evenly. “Mrs. Wade, I doubt we’re here just so you could compliment me.”

Her lips curved in a polite, knowing smile as she added, “I imagine what’s really weighing on you is Dustin’s situation.”

her gaze never leaving Linsey. “Only a moment ago did I catch on that you and Dustin had been staging everything. You didn’t just

Joanne, who had yet to utter a word, and Hester inquired,

back into the room, settling heavily over everyone

eyes

laugh slipped from Hester, her reply almost airy. “I’ve already stated my position. In my eyes, you

pushing for me to marry Joanne? She has no feelings for me. She loves Jeffery! You saw it with your own eyes. When the chandelier

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becoming more outlandish. “This night was supposed to be our engagement celebration, and she barely acknowledged me, her supposed fiancé.

became so wild that Linsey’s patience

a grown man. Why do you expect a woman to protect you? And honestly, running off with

but think that if he let Joanne

an attempt to defend Joanne—just