Chapter 1413:

Sensing a shift in his demeanor, Linsey felt a prickle of unease, though she couldn’t pinpoint why. Maintaining her poise, she answered, “Linsey Brooks.”

“Linsey,” Winslow echoed, his smile brimming with unexpected warmth. “A lovely name—it fits you perfectly.”

Linsey thanked him, but Winslow, in a boisterous burst, slapped his thigh and called out, “Come on, sit on my lap.”

Linsey’s stomach churned at Winslow’s behavior.

Since he was a client, and their project discussion was yet to begin, Linsey swallowed her disgust at his sleazy overtures.

With measured courtesy, she declined, “Mr. Cooper, surely you’re teasing. There are plenty of chairs here—I’ll pick one at random.”

notorious for his short fuse, bristled at defiance. Her words

noting her refined features and clear gaze, and concluded her reticence stemmed from inexperience. This realization lifted his mood, and he chose to let

yourself,” Winslow said, casting a

Winslow patted the now-empty

by your side, Mr. Cooper. I’m hardly deserving,” Linsey responded, selecting a chair at random. She sat

sudden

“Young lady, don’t squander the privilege. Mr. Cooper’s invitation


in, impatience lacing his tone. “There’s a line to coyness, miss. It’s just a seat—why the

their voices piling on with disapproval. As the sole woman present, Linsey felt the weight of their scrutiny and reluctantly

to business. “Mr. Cooper, regarding the strategy for repurposing

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