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But what if Linsey truly refused to come? Wouldn’t that render all her scheming completely worthless? Uncertainty gnawed at her. An uncomfortable tension settled over the room like a heavy blanket.

Thankfully, Collin chose that moment to intervene.

Without asking Linsey’s opinion, he reached over and took the invitation card himself. “We’ll attend together.”

Linsey’s displeasure flared instantly, the urge to contradict him right in front of Kylee almost overwhelming. She couldn’t stand the way he made decisions for her, as if her own thoughts and feelings didn’t matter at all.

Kylee lowered her hand with visible relief, then couldn’t resist taking another jab while praising Collin. “You’re always so wonderfully considerate, Collin.”

“You should head back now,” Collin repeated, his tone leaving no room for argument.

over her face, Kylee forced

“Of course.”

show her out,”

surprise at how quickly

the door with polished courtesy. “Miss Russell, please allow me

their unwelcome guest had vanished completely from sight did she whirl around to face Collin, curiosity burning too hot to contain. “I

fingers moved with deliberate precision as he straightened his tie, his attention shifting to the ornate invitation card without any


simply part of navigating high society. Kylee’s birthday banquet could be the

but her thoughts churned with frustration. Even if attending such events was truly necessary, surely countless other opportunities would present themselves in the future. Why

fresh waves of barely controlled anger coursing through

she met Collin’s expectant gaze and delivered her final answer with unwavering determination. “I don’t want to

“Why?” Collin pressed.

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