Chapter 713
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Inside the car, Linsey’s heart pounded like a drum.
The door was locked—she knew that. Collin couldn’t open it.
Still, being this close to him again, after so long, sent a wave of nerves through her. She couldn’t calm the storm inside her.
In her arms, Zander sat quietly, staring at Collin through the glass. He recognized him. This was the man who always made his mother sad.
Suddenly, a ringtone pierced the silence.
Linsey flinched. It was Collin’s phone.
She watched as he paused and answered the call.
“Collin, where are you? Our clients are already here and waiting,” Dustin said from the other end.
Collin’s expression changed slightly. He had completely forgotten about the afternoon meeting.
He turned and began walking back to his car. “Alright,” he told Dustin.
As he passed his subordinate, he gave a brief order. “Forget the compensation. Take me to the office—and bring a different car.”
“Yes, sir.” The man nodded quickly, then turned to Caylee and the driver. “You heard my boss. No need to compensate. We’ll be going now.”
Moments later, the car pulled away, disappearing down the street.
Back inside their own car, Caylee let out a breath of relief. “Linsey, he left. He got a call and didn’t push further. No talk of compensation.”
Linsey lowered her eyes. Her voice was distant. “Okay.”
After that, Caylee turned sharply to the driver with a frown. “Why would you bring up Zander like that? It doesn’t matter how much that man looks like Zander—it has nothing to do with us. Next time, keep your mouth shut around strangers.”
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The driver scratched his head awkwardly. “Sorry… I was just too shocked. That man really looks like—”
Caylee cut in sharply. “That’s enough! Stop with the nonsense and focus on driving.”
“Yes, ma’am.” He clamped his mouth shut and quietly started the engine.
After scolding him, Caylee glanced back at Linsey in the rear seat. Linsey stared blankly out the window, her expression distant and heavy.
With a quiet sigh, Caylee bit her lip, then took out her phone and quickly sent a message to Gorman. “Boss, Ms. Brooks just ran into Collin Riley. He didn’t see her.”
Within seconds, her phone buzzed with a reply.
She wasn’t surprised—Gorman always responded fast when it came to Linsey.
“How is Linsey doing?” he asked.
Caylee hesitated, then typed honestly, “She seems really upset.”
This time, the reply took a little longer. “I see. Stay close to her. Tell me right away if anything happens.”
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