Chapter 365
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He paused for a moment before continuing, “The police are on their way to sort this mess out.”
Collin’s expression hardened as he processed the information. “So, they’re all here to cozy up to Gorman, huh?”
He had always known Gorman was insufferably arrogant, but he hadn’t expected him to display such brazen and reckless behavior. Could it be that Gorman was orchestrating something sinister? Was this audacious spectacle tonight part of his plan?
Linsey’s pulse quickened when the driver mentioned Gorman. Her mind immediately flashed to the man she had encountered before.
“Who is this Gorman guy?” Linsey inquired, her voice tinged with curiosity.
The driver answered, “Gorman has been a thorn in the side of CR Corporation’s founder for years. He’s been meddling in their affairs both in plain sight and behind the scenes. This is no secret in town.”
Linsey’s eyes widened in shock. “He’s actually the founder of CR Corporation’s rival?”
The revelation added another layer of complexity to the already convoluted situation. Having harbored disdain for Gorman, Linsey was even more disturbed to learn about his long-standing vendetta against the founder of CR Corporation, a man she had admired and revered for years.
Indignation stirred within her, yet Linsey knew she had to conceal her feelings. The last thing she needed was for Collin, ever the jealous type, to discover her longstanding admiration for CR Corporation’s founder.
Oblivious to the turmoil brewing within her, Collin added, his voice tinged with disdain, “Gorman is not only arrogant, but I’ve also heard he’s got the blood of many innocents on his hands.”
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Linsey’s eyes widened in shock, disbelief etching her features as she gasped, “How could he possibly do such things?”
The realization hit her like a cold wave; the man she had once helped out of sheer kindness had revealed himself to be monstrously wicked. With each passing moment, her annoyance intensified. Had she known his true nature, she would never have lent a hand—she would have left him to his own miserable fate.
And the audacity of that man, thinking he could propose marriage to her not so long ago, sent shivers down her spine. She cursed her luck for inadvertently weaving such trouble into her life.
Engrossed in her troubled thoughts, Linsey remained oblivious to Collin’s concerned gaze. Noticing her distant and frightened expression, he misread it as fear.
He tightened his grip on her shoulders, a protective gesture, and whispered soothingly, “Don’t worry. If we ever cross paths with him, I’ll protect you.”
Linsey bit her lip, a wave of unease washing over her. Only now did the full extent of Gorman’s influence in Grester dawn on her. With his formidable status, he was likely surrounded by admirers. Considering his exposure to various women, Linsey doubted he would keep pursuing a married woman like her, especially after she had rejected him.
At a hotel, Gorman lounged on the sofa, casually swirling a glass of red wine in his hand.
Before him, Danny stood with his head bowed, speaking with measured respect. “Boss, as you asked, word of your return has spread. Just as you predicted, ever since this afternoon, many prominent figures in town have been showing up, all with expensive gifts—clearly eager to win your favor.”
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