Chapter 443
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Before Flavia could react, Collin’s expression grew dark with anger.
“The disturbance at the door this morning was caused by this fool,” Collin said, his eyes narrowing as he glared at his assistant. “Why wasn’t I notified immediately when my wife was in trouble?”
“My apologies, Mr. Riley. That was entirely my fault,” the assistant said, bowing his head in regret.
Linsey, however, gently took Collin’s hand and spoke up for the assistant. “It’s okay. This morning wasn’t important at all. I didn’t think much of it. Who would’ve known this nurse was holding onto such bitterness toward me?”
Flavia, seeing Linsey’s calm demeanor, felt her frustration intensify.
Flavia shot Linsey a venomous glare, discarding any pretense, and spat out, “Linsey! You shameless bitch! You deserve this! This is your karma for being a two-timer!”
The sound of Collin’s assistant’s hand meeting Flavia’s cheek echoed sharply. “Keep your mouth shut!” he snapped. Collin instructed, “Gag her.”
“Right away, Mr. Riley.” The assistant acted swiftly, pulling out a cloth and stuffing it into Flavia’s mouth, effectively silencing her cries.
Linsey let out a weary sigh. It seemed Flavia had attempted to climb the social ladder using Gorman, and when that failed, she turned her bitterness toward Linsey.
“Mr. Riley, Mrs. Riley, what are our next steps with her?” the assistant asked.
Unsure, Linsey glanced at Collin, waiting for his decision. Holding Linsey’s hand reassuringly, Collin contemplated briefly before answering, “We should leave this to Gorman’s assistant.”
The assistant paused, then asked, “Shouldn’t we take her to the police instead?”
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Collin responded with measured calm, “Directly involving the police without Gorman’s team might suggest we’re trying to cover for Linsey by scapegoating Flavia.”
He continued after a moment, “Given Gorman’s current state, drifting in and out of consciousness and unable to manage his affairs, his assistant is effectively in charge. Let’s hand her to him; he’s well-equipped to conduct a thorough interrogation. He’s even more motivated than us to unearth the true instigator, considering Gorman’s grave injuries.”
Linsey gave a nod of agreement. She offered a faint smile and murmured softly, “You always see the bigger picture. Once Gorman’s associates link her directly to the wrongdoing, they’ll ensure she spends the rest of her life in jail.”
Flavia felt a chill as Linsey’s calm gaze settled on her. She began to struggle desperately, her eyes filled with terror and remorse.
No, a lifetime behind bars was not what she envisioned!
Still so young, she couldn’t stand the idea of being locked away forever. Flavia’s muffled whimpers slipped through the gag, her eyes begging for mercy, but her voice remained unheard.
Marrying into wealth and becoming a wealthy wife was still her dream. Going to prison was out of the question!
In desperation, Flavia’s eyes turned to Linsey, filled with a silent plea for mercy. She begged silently, her gaze imploring. She vowed to never repeat her mistake.
It was only now that the full extent of her regret hit Flavia. She realized too late that setting Linsey up had been a grave mistake. Words of apology would no longer suffice.
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