Chapter 601

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“You know that’s not what I meant,” Jeffery said, his voice laced with curiosity as his gaze locked onto hers, searching for any reaction.
Linsey remained perfectly poised, unfazed by the presence of the influential figures surrounding her.
Cruz, having watched Jeffery press Linsey for answers without success, finally lost his patience. “Jeffery, just hand the document to Ms. Brooks,” he said firmly.
Jeffery’s lips tightened in reluctance, but he obeyed. Passing the document to Linsey, he said, “You only need to figure out how to get this to the founder. Once you accomplish that, we—”
Before he could finish, the door to the private dining room burst open with a loud crash.
Everyone turned in stunned silence, eyes widening at the sudden intrusion.
Standing in the doorway was Carol, her face twisted with fury. Her gaze locked onto Linsey, darkening with even more hostility.
“Linsey!” she rasped, her voice raw with rage.
The sheer intensity of her outburst sent a ripple of unease through the room.
“Carol? What are you doing here?” Jeffery was the first to react, rising to his feet in confusion. He wanted to ask where she had been last night, but with Myla and Cruz present, he decided to hold back for now.
Carol paid him no attention. Her fiery gaze remained fixed on Linsey, her expression almost unhinged.
Linsey, however, was no stranger to Carol’s animosity. With a slight lift of her brow, she said calmly, “Miss Lawson, what now? Are you planning to attack me again?”
That single remark sent Carol over the edge. With a furious scream, she lunged forward.
𝓛⍺𝕥𝒆𝕊𝓽 с𝒉αρ𝐭𝓮𝓇𝓈 gⲁⅼ𝓷𝗈ν𝓮𝗅𝗌﹒с𝑜ｍ
As she reached Jeffery, she shoved him aside without hesitation. Caught off guard, Jeffery stumbled to the side, his expression one of shock.
Carol, eyes burning with rage, raised her hand, fully intent on striking Linsey.
But Linsey had no intention of standing still and taking the hit. Just as she was about to defend herself, a firm grip from behind pulled her back.
“That’s enough, Carol! What do you think you’re doing?” Myla’s sharp voice rang out, filled with disbelief.
She hadn’t seen Carol since returning from abroad yesterday, and after more than a year apart, this was hardly the reunion she had expected. Watching her daughter now—wild, furious, acting without restraint—Myla could hardly believe her eyes. When had Carol become this reckless? Charging at someone without warning? Was this the behavior of a Lawson?
Despite her shock, Myla chose her words carefully. She wouldn’t reprimand Carol too harshly—not in front of Linsey.
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