Chapter 1316:

She ended the call and looked over at Collin. A bright, barely concealed grin spread across her face as she made up a reason. “Collin, something urgent just came up at work. I have to go.”

She had no idea that Collin, sitting close by with his sharp hearing, had caught every word, even though she hadn’t put the phone on speaker.

Not wanting to let on, Collin simply acted as though he knew nothing. He kept his expression neutral and nodded. “Go ahead.”

The drive from Vista Villa to the Wells Group took Linsey roughly thirty minutes. She hurried, anxious that she would miss the drama entirely. To her relief, she arrived just as the chaos was peaking.

The moment Linsey burst inside, she found the office in shambles. Shouts and shrieks echoed off the walls, making the place feel like it could collapse at any second.

Cynthia had Joanna pinned to the floor, her grip merciless. Felix hovered nearby, desperate to step in, but with Cynthia wielding a fruit knife, he kept his distance, too scared of getting hurt.

pain as Cynthia pulled her hair, frantically

Cynthia. “Please, Cynthia, let her go. We can talk this

Cynthia scoffed, eyes wild. “Joanna’s the one behind all the mess, but everyone sides with her because she plays the victim so well. I’m done with

out before Cynthia cut him off with a shrill scream, shouting, “I’m done! If I’m sinking, Joanna

the knife high, pointing

raw with fear, tears streaming down her cheeks. “Please!

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dared to move. They were paralyzed by fear

tense moment, only Linsey sprang into

Linsey lunged forward, boldly grabbing Cynthia’s arm and

me go!” Cynthia shrieked, thrashing wildly in Linsey’s grasp. “I’m going to kill that

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