Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1139:

Just as she moved closer, Collin snapped the file shut.

“Holding the title of Lawson Group’s CEO means you ought to respect the lines drawn between competitors. Looking at confidential files from another company is out of bounds,” Collin said, his voice firm and professional.

Linsey’s eyes widened as if she couldn’t believe what she had just heard. “You’re not actually being serious, are you, Collin?”

Collin didn’t bother to glance up from his work. “I’m being serious. I trust you understand what professionalism looks like.”

Annoyance crept across her face as Linsey shifted in her seat, inching closer to the car door. “What, do you think you’re the only one who gets to go over important files? I’ve got files to go through, too.”

Finishing her retort, she felt Collin’s hand reach over, gripping her arm with determination, as if he meant to draw her closer.

echoing his previous remarks in her mind, pulled away immediately. With another annoyed little sound, she glared at him. “Hands off.

the paperwork aside, sliding over to Linsey and pulling her into

the way she pouted in response. Linsey turned away, annoyance still written

felt like those years when Linsey had vanished came rushing back. In that lonely stretch of time, he would find himself daydreaming about her, carried away by hope he

would wash over him, only to disappear almost instantly, as fragile as bubbles. What stayed behind was nothing but an ache—a lingering emptiness that refused

like an eternity, Linsey finally glanced his way and caught the quiet sorrow in Collin’s

. com is your

something deep inside her, a

something bothering you, Collin?” Linsey asked, her brows knitting together

up to cradle his face, and her voice grew soft, careful not to press too hard.

a sharp breath escaped him as he pulled her close, holding

up pressed against Collin’s chest, her thoughts circling around the way his eyes