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.”

bristled at defiance. Her words erased his grin, a spark of irritation flaring in his

gaze, and concluded her reticence stemmed from inexperience. This realization lifted his mood, and he chose to let it

chair, suit yourself,” Winslow said, casting a pointed look at the executive beside

room, grabbed his wine glass and relocated. Winslow patted the now-empty chair next to him, flashing Linsey a

hardly deserving,” Linsey responded, selecting a

cast a sudden chill over

Winslow’s displeasure, offered a gentle nudge. “Young lady, don’t squander the


chimed in, impatience lacing his tone. “There’s a line to

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

pivoted to business. “Mr. Cooper, regarding the strategy

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