Chapter 639

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Dominic and Dilan exchanged a glance, then looked curiously at Collin. Of all the moments for a rough patch, it had to be tonight—when everything was arranged perfectly for the proposal.
Collin rubbed his temple in frustration, a shadow crossing his face. “We didn’t fight.”
Earlier that day, he had kissed Linsey warmly before she left for work, the memory still fresh in his mind. Both had been cheerful, excited about the surprises they had each prepared. An argument just didn’t fit into the puzzle of their day.
If Linsey was truly angry, she would usually confront him directly—unless something had occurred that left her deeply hurt or betrayed.
A sudden chill crept into Collin’s chest, gripping his heart with dread. Uncertainty gnawed at his nerves, making his pulse quicken with worry. Everything felt like it was spiraling out of control.
Noticing Collin’s expression darken further, Dustin opened his mouth but hesitated.
Desperate for backup, Dustin glanced toward Dominic and Dilan, silently begging them to step in. They needed a quick fix to prevent disaster.
Dominic broke the awkward silence first, gently saying, “Collin, your proposal is scheduled for exactly eight o’clock, and the crew is fully prepared to kick things off on time. But it’s already seven thirty. The party’s been going for over an hour. If we don’t find Linsey soon, postponing will become inevitable.”
Collin didn’t need the reminder—he was painfully aware of it.
Exhaling deeply, Collin closed his eyes briefly before reopening them. “Linsey last spoke to me around noon. Something must have happened between then and now—someone either said or showed her something that made her reluctant to see me.”
Dustin’s eyes widened as a realization struck him. “Wait—could it be someone finally revealed to her that you’re the owner of CR Corporation?”
Dominic shook his head, skepticism clear on his face. “If that was all, she wouldn’t ignore you completely. She’d confront you immediately.”
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He studied Collin carefully, lowering his voice meaningfully. “That leaves just one possibility…”
Collin’s brows tightened sharply. “She might have asked me something, and whatever answer she received left her deeply hurt.”
After a brief pause, he added, “Or perhaps my actions unintentionally made her lose faith in me.”
Dilan, confused by their speculation, finally cut in, “Why waste time guessing? Why not send someone to find her and ask directly?”
“Absolutely not,” Collin replied immediately. “Forcing Linsey to return will only make things worse.”
Dilan looked genuinely baffled, perhaps not understanding the delicate nature of Collin’s relationship.
After a moment’s thought, Collin suggested, “Let’s first find out discreetly what we can. Her coworkers said she left the Fashion Design Department around noon and didn’t return. Let’s quietly check the surveillance footage from this afternoon to see exactly when she left the building.”
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