Chapter 293
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“What’s this?” Linsey asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.
Collin smiled, his gaze steady. “Just watch. You’ll see soon enough.”
Linsey glanced at him briefly before turning her attention back to the screen.
It showed a lavish villa. Before long, a servant appeared, calling out, “Mr. Todd.”
When she heard the voice from the screen, Linsey’s eyes widened in realization. “Is this a video Jude recorded?”
Collin nodded slightly. “Actually, this isn’t an old recording—it’s happening right now, in real-time.”
Linsey’s understanding clicked instantly.
“So, this is what you meant when you said I should watch a good show?” Linsey exclaimed, her face lighting up with excitement as she pointed at the screen.
A few seconds passed before she quickly added, “When you met Jude, you gave him something to record everything—capturing the true face of the person behind all this!”
Collin raised an eyebrow, clearly impressed by how quickly Linsey had figured it out.
He nodded. “Yes, bingo!”
Linsey couldn’t help but offer her praise. “Collin, you’re brilliant!”
Her unexpected compliment brought a smile to Collin’s face, lifting his spirits.
“Alright, enough standing. What comes next might blow your mind. How about sitting down and watching?”
Linsey nodded eagerly, excited to finally uncover who was behind it all. She started to move toward a chair, but before she could sit, Collin suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her onto his lap. She was caught off guard, instantly seated on him.
Her face was inches from his, the warmth of his presence making her heart race. She could almost hear the steady thrum of his heartbeat in her ears.
“Hey Collin, what do you think you’re doing?” Linsey asked, her cheeks flushing with heat, unable to hide her surprise.
Linsey’s heart jolted in her chest, caught off guard. She tried to shift away from Collin’s lap, but his arm tightened around her waist, anchoring her in place. His low voice rumbled in her ear, sending a shiver up her spine. “It’s just us. No one’s around, so you don’t have to be shy.”
Linsey pulled back, her voice soft but firm. “It’s not about being shy. How can you think about stuff like that right now?”
Collin chuckled quietly, drawing her closer. “What’s wrong with holding my wife? The important stuff is ahead. No need for a chair. Isn’t it better to relax on my lap for a bit?”
Linsey couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and frustration at Collin’s playful excuses.
This sly, clever man was clearly up to something mischievous.
If he truly cared about those so-called important matters, he wouldn’t be holding onto her so intentionally right now.
But they were a close couple, so if Collin wanted to show affection, it wasn’t a big deal.
With that thought, Linsey stopped pulling away and leaned against him, her attention still on the screen.
Meanwhile, Jude, holding recording equipment, was guided inside by the villa’s staff.
Before long, a familiar face appeared on the screen… It was Cynthia!
Linsey had always suspected that Cynthia had ulterior motives toward her. After a brief silence, Linsey had hoped maybe Cynthia had given up, but it seemed the woman was still plotting.
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