Chapter 1442:

Gorman’s expression darkened, though his tone stayed controlled. “From what I know, Linsey is on paid leave. She doesn’t have to go back unless she chooses to.”

Collin knew that all too well—after all, he had been the one to tell Dustin to set up her time off. He chose not to explain anything. Instead, he shot a look at Gorman and said, “I’m talking to Linsey, not you.”

“I’m her boyfriend, and that gives me the right to decide for her!” Gorman snapped without hesitation, hitting the word “boyfriend” hard as if it sealed his ownership.

Irritation crept across Collin’s face. For a moment, his stare went cold. “Linsey.” His eyes fixed on her with an unshakable intensity. “You’re a grown woman, not a child. Do you really need someone else telling you what to do?”

Linsey pressed her lips together before stepping forward. “Gorman, since there’s an urgent situation at the office, I need to get back right away.”

Her words softened Collin’s expression, but they deepened the storm in Gorman’s face. “Don’t let Collin fool you, Linsey. He’s just trying to manipulate you!”

silent. Even as the moment stretched, Linsey stayed resolute. “I’m free at the moment anyway. Heading back now makes more sense, so I

cut him off, shifting her focus to Collin. “Let’s

a push?” Collin requested,

the controls on that fancy

of battery,” Collin replied smoothly, not

only made Gorman

enough.” Linsey cut in firmly, turning back to Gorman. “It’s only a


starts at

moved behind Collin and began to

Linsey wheeled Collin toward his car. The driver quickly stepped out, swung the door open, and said

move, Collin cut in. “That

the blink of an eye, he rose to

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