Chapter 1229:

“Linsey!” Felix’s voice cracked as he yelled her name.

Before he could launch into another tirade, Linsey ended the call without hesitation.

No sooner had she tossed the phone aside than a knock sounded at the door. She didn’t hesitate to call out, “Come in.”

The door swung open, and Roland stepped inside, his tone formal as he announced, “Mrs. Riley, Mr. Riley would like to see you.”

Linsey gave a small nod.

After Roland left, she rose from bed, freshened up in the bathroom, slipped into new clothes, and made her way downstairs.

Collin was already seated at the dining table, eating breakfast.

Linsey approached and said, “Roland mentioned you wanted to see me?”

mumbled, his eyes fixed on

bit exasperated. That was it? Just

tone had made it sound like some urgent matter, leading her to brace

her thoughts quiet, pulled

Felix. He had accused Collin of orchestrating his company’s collapse. But why would Collin do that? He had frequently wielded Felix’s bankruptcy as a tool to persuade her into complying with his demands, like moving in together. So why would he suddenly do that


mind.

spreading butter on slipped from her fingers, landing back on the plate without her noticing. But it didn’t add up—she had never mentioned

spiraled into a chaotic mess. Suddenly, Collin’s flat voice cut through from across the table. “Are you dawdling on purpose, hoping I’ll

offers tales

of her daze, Linsey realized the bread

“I was just

Collin let out a sharp, mocking laugh. “Thinking

Linsey started to

abandon that foolish plan. If I catch you trying to run away again, I’ll make sure you can’t walk—then we would be a perfectly matched

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