Chapter 1190:

Felix’s desperate plea for help echoed in her ears, the weight of it making it hard to breathe. Determined to endure, Linsey told herself she could put up with anything—just until Felix’s crisis passed. Once his company was safe, she would break free of Collin for good.

Clinging to that thought, she steadied herself and reached once more for the bell.

Before she could touch it, the door swung open on its own.

“Ah!” The sudden movement made her jump, the suitcase nearly slipping from her grasp.

“Lingering outside—what are you up to, casing the place for a heist?” Collin’s voice drifted out, laced with dry humor as he rolled into view.

Yesterday’s formal wedding attire had vanished. Instead, he wore comfortable loungewear that softened his appearance, trading sharp edges for a relaxed, understated charisma.

When she saw Collin at the doorway, Linsey’s gaze sharpened, wary and guarded.

His teasing didn’t go unanswered. “Who’s the thief here? Not me,” she retorted.

his tone even. “If that’s true, why’d you linger

fire off another retort, but her thoughts snagged on something

from you would be

no matter how hard she tried, her gentle features just made the threat look more

her luggage. “Is that so? You’ll need a stockpile, then. I’ve got nine lives, and I don’t go down easy. But if I ever do, you can be sure I’ll be dragging you with

her features as she stared

he turned back, his voice casual. “Feel free to

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slide—it was too early in the day to

the doorway, her eyes widened at

every inch dripping with opulence. The brilliance of the crystal chandelier, elaborate carvings on the walls, and the unmistakable

go of her suitcase, Linsey let out an

out a quiet laugh. “What’s this? First time seeing a

she spun around with a glare. “Did you just insult

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