Chapter 233
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So, was she simply biding her time, waiting to secure wealth and power through his status as a member of the Riley family?
Turning the idea over, Kylee decided to dig a little deeper. She stepped closer, her tone laced with concern. “Linsey, has it been difficult for you, taking care of Collin all this time? I mean, he can be so distant and reserved. Most people wouldn’t even know how to handle someone like him.”
Linsey’s hands paused briefly before she answered, her voice soft but steady. “At first, I did think he was a little hard to approach. But over time, I realized he’s actually incredibly kind and thoughtful. He’s a wonderful husband, so no, it hasn’t been difficult at all.”
As Linsey spoke, an unguarded softness crossed her face—a quiet sweetness surfacing without her even realizing it.
Kylee’s lips curled in silent disdain.
Linsey might be fooled by Collin, but Kylee wasn’t. She knew exactly what kind of man he was.
This was the same Collin who had built CR Corporation from nothing, carving his way through merciless power struggles without flinching. Rivals had tried to crush him. One by one, they had been erased, outmaneuvered, left with nothing.
Even Gorman—his most persistent adversary—had yet to gain the upper hand.
A man like that? Capable of tenderness? Kylee nearly scoffed. Linsey had no idea who she had married.
“Really?” Kylee responded, feigning indifference.
Then, she was struck by a thought, and a slow smile crept onto her lips. She continued, “But if Collin truly cherishes you, why would he let you work? It’s exhausting, and for what? A few measly pennies? If he really loved you, wouldn’t he want you to just relax and enjoy life at home?”
Linsey’s expression tightened, her displeasure clear. Keeping her tone even, she replied, “I’m more than capable of earning my own money. Why should Collin bear all the burdens alone? I’m his wife—we’re meant to share both the joys and the struggles. That’s what marriage is.”
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Kylee chuckled, clearly amused. “Share both the joys and the struggles, huh? You should be counting your blessings for marrying Collin. What hardship could you possibly mean?”
“Helping him pay off his debt and getting through tough times together,” Linsey said while meeting her gaze without hesitation.
Kylee blinked. “Wait—pay off his debt?”
A beat of silence passed before she leaned in, her confusion deepening. “What debt? Are you saying Collin is in debt?”
Linsey gave a small nod. “Yeah. He used to owe a hundred million dollars. He’s paid off most of it, but he probably still needs money for other things. As his wife, I can’t just stand by and let him struggle alone.”
Kylee froze, completely blindsided.
Collin? In debt? That didn’t make any sense.
He was the last person she would expect to have financial trouble. As someone who owned all the assets and shares of CR Corporation, a hundred million dollars should have been nothing to him.
Wait… was CR Corporation struggling?
If Collin was actually in trouble, she needed to keep her distance—before she got dragged into it.
That unsettling thought took root as Kylee cautiously asked, “Who does Collin owe a hundred million dollars to?”
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