Chapter 290

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Collin turned to look at Linsey, who had now settled on the bed. “What’s that?” he asked.
“I don’t get it. Jude and I have no bad blood between us. Why would he try to frame me like that?” Linsey frowned. “He was a well-known designer. He had no reason to target a newcomer like me.”
Linsey concluded, “So, I think someone might be pulling his strings.”
“You’re very perceptive,” Collin praised, a warm smile gracing his lips. “I had the same thought.”
He reached out and took Linsey’s hand in his. “That’s why I went out today to find Jude and get some answers.”
Linsey’s eyes widened in surprise. “Wow, that was quick! You actually found him? What did he say?”
Collin’s voice was low and measured. “At first, he wasn’t willing to cooperate, so I had to… persuade him.”
His long fingers gently caressed the back of Linsey’s hand. “It won’t be long before we find out who’s behind this. And when we do, they’ll pay for what they’ve done to you.”
A steely glint entered Collin’s eyes as he spoke.
He had already warned Kylee to stay away from Linsey.
But she had not only ignored his warning but also dared to scheme against Linsey, attempting to destroy her reputation.
That was unforgivable.
He would show no mercy. Anyone who dared to harm his wife would face his wrath.
A terrifying rage ignited in Collin’s eyes, his gaze darkening with fury.
Even Linsey, standing close beside him, flinched, her heart skipping a beat at the intensity of his anger.
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She had rarely witnessed this darker side of Collin, and for a fleeting moment, he felt like a stranger.
The outburst was fleeting, his expression quickly regaining its usual composure. Noticing Linsey’s unease, Collin immediately inquired, “Linsey, are you alright?”
Linsey blinked, snapping back to reality. Looking into his eyes once more, she was met with his usual warmth and affection.
Had she imagined that flash of anger?
She pressed her lips together and instinctively shook her head. “I’m fine,” she murmured.
But then, she recalled Collin’s earlier words. Was this what he had meant? A nagging suspicion lingered in Linsey’s mind, a feeling that Collin might be keeping secrets from her.
However, she was certain that Collin would never harm her, so she pushed the thought aside.
Linsey offered a lighthearted smile, teasing, “I was just a little worried. You mentioned Jude was unwilling to cooperate. How did you convince him? Did you go all vigilante on him and beat him up?”
She playfully punched his shoulder, emphasizing each word. “I just don’t want you ending up behind bars.”
Collin raised an eyebrow, a chuckle escaping his lips. “Linsey,” he teased back, “is that really how you see me? As some sort of thug?”
Linsey couldn’t help but laugh. “Don’t worry,” Collin reassured her. “I didn’t resort to any physical violence. I just dug up some dirt on him.”
Linsey’s curiosity was piqued. “What kind of dirt?” she pressed.
She paused, recalling her earlier suspicions about Jude’s designs.
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