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?”

coming from you, Huntley. Weren’t you the one who nearly killed someone during your midnight bender and left the

his cheeks burning

the brothers. Shock rendered Linsey motionless, her place held just

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 jewelry and greeted him with

Collin kept his focus

smile faltering before she quickly replaced it with her usual pleasant expression. She opened her mouth, ready to continue, but caught sight of

eyes met for the first time as Linsey, dressed in a sophisticated gown and offering a distant, courteous smile, introduced herself. “It’s a pleasure.

a moment to study Linsey from head to toe, an unmistakable chill settling in her gaze. All her careful plans to humiliate Collin by chasing away his bride on their wedding day had come to nothing.

tales on

of Linsey before, and her mind quickly painted Linsey as nothing more than a small-town girl with no pedigree. Resentment simmered behind her polished mask, though she kept her voice smooth and inviting. “How wonderful to

the corner,