Chapter 708
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While watching Zander fiddle with his toy, Dolores tilted her head thoughtfully and asked, “So, how do the kids feel about Gorman?”
Linsey answered right away. “They’re completely charmed by him.”
A few seconds passed before she added in a softer voice, “Not long after they started calling me Mommy, I overheard them calling Gorman Daddy. Gorman was caught off guard, I could tell, but he gently corrected them. How could I blame him for that? If anything, I felt touched. Kids speak from the heart, and I couldn’t possibly make a big deal out of something so innocent.”
Dolores leaned back a little, her tone becoming thoughtful. “Well, I suppose Gorman has only himself to blame for falling for someone as ambitious as you.”
A laugh escaped Linsey, light and sincere. “Ambitious? I wouldn’t dare compete with you. You built a business from the ground up and made it thrive in just a few short years. That’s real ambition!”
Linsey’s compliment brought a warm smile to Dolores’s face, but it quickly faded as she regained her composure. “My company is just starting to find its footing. It’s still far from the top players in town, especially when compared to CR Corporation…”
The sentence trailed off as Dolores suddenly froze, her lips tightening. Realizing her mistake, she briefly shut her eyes, mentally scolding herself for mentioning that name in the conversation.
At the mention of CR Corporation, Linsey’s mind drifted back to a courthouse bench, to the day she finalized her divorce from Collin four years ago.
Lowering her gaze, she forced a small, polite smile. “CR Corporation was already dominating the local market back then. I can only imagine how much stronger they’ve become since.”
Linsey kept her expression steady, trying to project confidence. “We just have to stay hopeful. I came back specifically to join the design competition under your company’s name, to give Davidson Group a bit of extra momentum.”
As she finished speaking, she reached over and clasped Dolores’ hand with warmth. “I’ll do everything I can to win the championship. This way, your fashion line won’t just stand out in town, it’ll gain recognition nationwide.”
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Those words hit Dolores straight in the heart. “Yes!” she exclaimed, her eyes lighting up. “Let’s give it everything we’ve got!”
Their conversation continued for a while longer, filled with shared determination and laughter.
Off to the side, Zander let out a long, drowsy yawn, rubbing at his eyes. Seeing him grow sleepy, Dolores stood up and smoothed his hair. “Looks like someone’s ready for a nap. I need to head out and run some errands, but after you’ve both had some rest, come visit my office later this afternoon.”
“Alright. Be careful on your way back,” Linsey said with a soft smile.
With a few final words, Dolores made her way back to the company headquarters.
The moment she stepped into the lobby, her secretary approached. “Ms. Davidson, Mr. Wade from CR Corporation is waiting in your office.”
A faint crease appeared between Dolores’ eyebrows as she muttered under her breath, “Why does he keep showing up unannounced like this?”
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