Chapter 322
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Then, the waiter extended a bouquet of stunning red roses, their petals vivid and lush.
Taken aback, Linsey hesitantly accepted the large bouquet, her mind racing with questions. “Who could have sent this to me?” she asked, her curiosity piqued.
The waiter’s smile widened politely. “A gentleman with undeniable charm.”
At that, Linsey’s thoughts immediately turned to Collin, assuming the flowers were an unexpected romantic gesture from him.
Indeed, they had decided that today would serve as a dual celebration for her birthday as well. This was probably his unique gesture of presenting her with a gift on their important day.
With this heartwarming thought, Linsey allowed a radiant smile to grace her features.
As she turned gracefully to make her way back to the room, she remained blissfully unaware of the enigmatic figure lurking stealthily nearby.
From his hidden vantage point, Gorman’s eyes sparkled with joy as he observed Linsey accepting the roses he had anonymously sent. A smug smile spread across his face.
This woman, who had vehemently opposed the idea of marrying him, was now unwittingly cherishing his roses. Her eyes, reflecting the delicate hues of the petals, seemed to dance with unspoken delight.
Gorman had been tracking Linsey’s every move for some time. He was aware that tonight was not just any celebration but a joint birthday bash for Linsey and Collin, peppered with the presence of their close friends. With this gesture, Gorman aimed to nudge Linsey’s worthless husband out of the way.
His confidence surged with the belief that the dissolution of Linsey and Collin’s marriage was imminent. Once she got a divorce, he would approach Linsey anew, bearing his love authentically and wholeheartedly. After all, wasn’t it said that a grand romantic gesture could sway even the most resolute heart?
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Unbeknownst to the dark threads of Gorman’s thoughts, Linsey reentered the room, her spirits lifted by the bouquet of roses in her arms.
However, the sight of the bouquet prompted Collin to arch an eyebrow inquisitively and ask, “Where did these come from, Linsey?”
Caught off guard, Linsey exclaimed in disbelief, “What? You didn’t send this? And here I was, thinking it was your charming way of surprising me.”
Collin’s expression twisted into a puzzled frown. “Absolutely not. I haven’t arranged anything of the sort.”
Intrigued, Linsey stepped closer to Collin, the bouquet of roses cradled gently in her arms. Her brow furrowed in confusion as she inspected the flowers. “Then who could be behind this thoughtful gesture?” she murmured to herself. She delicately sifted through the soft petals, hoping for a hint, yet no card was tucked within to shed light on the mystery.
Speculating with a light chuckle, Linsey suggested, “Could be from another friend.”
Collin, rubbing his chin thoughtfully, offered another possibility. “It might be Dustin’s doing. He’s infamous for his impromptu gifts and unannounced surprises.”
Linsey looked at Collin, her eyes twinkling with amusement. “And how do you feel about that? You make it sound like you and Dustin have some sort of rivalry, rather than a friendship.”
With a light-hearted shrug, Collin replied, his voice tinged with humor, “Oh, I was just joking. Dustin and I are thick as thieves.”
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