Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 1246:

“Alright,” she responded, giving in without complaint.

They reached the entrance together. At Collin’s nod, Linsey pressed the doorbell, sending a quiet chime echoing through the halls. A sharp sound rang out, reverberating through the entryway.

Instead of the usual butler or a uniformed maid, a man with striking features appeared. Casually dressed in a silver-gray shirt, an untied tie, and cuffs left open, he radiated a careless confidence. The strong scent of liquor clung to him.

Collin’s half-brother, Huntley, stood before them.

No trace of courtesy appeared on Huntley’s face when he noticed Collin. He flashed him a sly grin and said, “Collin, you’ve got guts, making Grandma and Dad wait for you. Do you have no respect?”

someone during your midnight bender and left the whole family waiting at the police station for two days? My nerve

his eyes, his cheeks burning

silence settled over the entryway, tension rippling between the brothers. Shock rendered Linsey motionless, her place held just to

silence with a few calming words, a crisp feminine voice sliced through the awkwardness. “Collin, welcome home.” The sound of closer footsteps announced the arrival of Collin’s stepmother, Fernanda, who shimmered with expensive

focus elsewhere, not sparing her

replaced it with her usual pleasant expression. She opened her mouth, ready to continue, but caught sight of Linsey instead, smoothly shifting her

in a sophisticated gown and offering a distant, courteous smile, introduced herself.

in her gaze. All her careful plans to humiliate Collin by chasing away his bride on their wedding day had come to nothing. Linsey had

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her polished mask, though she kept her voice smooth and inviting. “How wonderful to meet

stepping forward to guide Collin inside. From the corner, Huntley’s eyes lingered on Linsey, open