Chapter 1439:

As he spoke, his gaze shifted, catching a distant figure. His brow furrowed slightly.

Why was Collin here?

“What are you looking at, Mr. Green?” Dolores asked, noticing his distraction and turning to follow his line of sight.

She saw only a closed elevator in the distance, with no one around.

In that fleeting moment, Collin had vanished.

Gorman exhaled quietly, relieved. His greatest concern was Linsey running into Collin, but since she had gone in the opposite direction to fetch the medicine, there was no chance of them crossing paths.

With that worry dismissed, Gorman let thoughts of Collin slip away.

off his thoughts and gave Dolores a casual smile. “Oh, nothing. Just looking

Dolores accepted his answer without digging

urge to pry. “Mr. Green, since Linsey isn’t here right now, can I ask you something? But you must promise to be honest—or good luck will

him, and he chuckled softly. “All

and asked straight out,

faint smile touched his lips, his


you dare to swear it?” Dolores pressed, unwilling to take his

like Linsey. If there’s even a trace of a lie in my words, may I never

put Dolores at ease. “Good. I’ll feel relieved if Linsey

where magic

his voice, a trace of regret slipping through. “But I haven’t done enough. Linsey still

quiet heart—she needs time,” Dolores comforted him, her tone warm. “Don’t worry, I’ll stand by you. If anything comes up between you two, just come

what Gorman had hoped for. “Thank you, Ms. Davidson. If you ever

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