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.

pulled away immediately. With another annoyed little sound, she glared at him. “Hands off. You should keep your attention on your precious documents. Wouldn’t

over to Linsey and pulling her into a snug embrace. “Come

gaze shimmered with affection as he watched the way she pouted

himself pausing, lost in his own thoughts. Suddenly, it felt like those years when Linsey had vanished came rushing back. In that lonely stretch of time, he would find himself daydreaming about her,

dreams surfaced, happiness would wash over him, only to disappear almost instantly, as fragile as

his way and caught

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from him struck something deep inside her, a quiet ache blooming in her

asked, her brows knitting together as regret tugged at her for snapping

not to press too hard. “I

expression. An instant later, a sharp breath escaped him as he pulled

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

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