Chapter 647
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Collin listened intently, his steady gaze revealing a brief moment of surprise.
“Linsey, why would you even suggest that? Back then, I was trying to—”
Linsey interrupted him firmly. “Stop. Don’t claim it’s for my benefit. I can’t trust anything you say anymore.”
Her gaze bore into him. “As the head of CR Corporation, dealing with someone like Carol should be simple for you, shouldn’t it? So why haven’t you acted? You seem to prioritize your secrets over my welfare.”
Linsey’s accusations were sharp, silencing Collin, who was normally so composed in the cutthroat business world.
“Do you understand that Carol goes after me because she’s infatuated with the man behind CR Corporation?” Linsey’s eyes began to fill with tears, her voice cracking with evident pain. “How ironic is it that an outsider knows about your role, yet I, your partner, was left in the shadows? And I’ve paid dearly for your secrets.”
Collin felt a profound pain grip his chest at her words. He inhaled deeply, attempting to express his sincerity. “Linsey, I intended to reveal everything to you. Tonight was supposed to be the night.”
For a moment, Linsey’s eyes showed a flicker of comprehension, but her face soon became expressionless. “Was revealing your secret supposed to be a surprise for me tonight?”
Collin was momentarily speechless.
Linsey managed a scornful smile. “Did you really think revealing you’re the founder would make me happy? You’ve hidden this from me for so long, sharing it only now as if it were some kind of revelation. Is this supposed to be a surprise?”
Tears streamed down Linsey’s cheeks, marking her face with their bitterness.
At that moment, Linsey was torn between crying and laughing bitterly. “Really, Collin? You think I’d be thrilled to learn you’re the founder of CR Corporation? That I’d desire the ever-expanding CR Corporation or hang onto you, the wealthiest man in town?”
Each word was a struggle, her voice raw with pain. “Don’t kid yourself, Collin. The identity of the company you founded, or your wealth, means nothing to me!”
𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝙙𝗶𝙨𝗰𝗼𝙫𝗲𝗿𝙮 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻: gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩷⪻𝖼𝗈𝗺
Collin contemplated mentioning his proposal plans but decided against it. Sharing it now would only escalate her fury and further diminish any chance of her understanding his true intentions.
“Release me this instant! I demand that you let me go!”
Just then, a disturbance broke out outside. Linsey’s attention was diverted as she saw a group leading Carol and Alexa into the room.
“This is my residence! Who are you?” Carol shouted indignantly. “How dare you stir up trouble in my own home! Do you think I won’t call the police?”
Collin’s men escorting Carol showed no leniency, shoving her to the floor.
Carol let out a sharp cry of pain.
Alexa quickly moved to assist her, asking, “Carol, are you hurt?”
“Back off! Don’t touch me!” Carol snapped, jerking her hand away in irritation.
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