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.”

defiance. Her words erased his grin, a spark of irritation

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

Winslow said, casting a pointed look at the

glass and relocated. Winslow patted the now-empty chair next to him, flashing Linsey a wide, toothy smile. “Come, take a seat right

the most prominent sit by your side, Mr. Cooper. I’m hardly deserving,” Linsey responded, selecting a chair at random. She sat with a polite

a sudden chill over

executive, sensing Winslow’s displeasure, offered a gentle nudge. “Young lady, don’t squander the privilege. Mr. Cooper’s invitation is


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

the chorus, their voices piling on with disapproval. As the sole woman present, Linsey

she pivoted to business. “Mr. Cooper, regarding

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