Chapter 805

 805:
Linsey couldn’t shake the feeling that if that kind stranger hadn’t stepped in, Zenia might have ended up in real danger. That thought alone made her determined to find them and express her gratitude face-to-face.
The policewoman paused briefly before responding,
“I’m sorry, but the individual chose to remain anonymous. However, I must say, he seemed like someone not easily crossed. But now that your daughter is safe, perhaps it’s best to let it be.”
Upon hearing this, Linsey nodded her understanding and quickly left with Zenia.
She felt frustrated that Zander and Zenia had been so reckless to sneak out that early. Determined to address this, she planned a serious discussion with them for later.
While Collin was heading to the company, he remained completely unaware of everything that had unfolded after he left.
He had an urgent meeting to attend and, having ensured Zenia was safe at the police station, he had no choice but to leave.
Changing into a fresh suit while in the car, Collin reflected on his short time with Zenia, feeling an unexpected sense of solitude. Zenia’s vibrant and intelligent nature reminded him of Linsey.
He found himself wondering, almost wistfully, if he and Linsey had had a child in those days, maybe their little girl would have been every bit as sweet and charming as Zenia.
With a self-mocking smile, he dismissed the thought, murmuring to himself, “How could that even be possible?”
gⱯ𝗅𝗇0ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈𝗺, 𝒶𝒸𝒸𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒
By the time Collin stepped into his top-floor office, he finally caught sight of Dustin, who had been off the radar since last night.
Dustin was slouched on the sofa, deep in his own head, so distracted he didn’t even look up when Collin approached.
Caught off guard by the unusual silence, Collin raised his voice just enough to pull him back. “Hey, whatever’s eating at you can wait. We’ve got a meeting to get through first.”
Dustin, jolted from his thoughts, stared at Collin briefly before saying, “Oh, yes. Of course.”
Throughout the meeting, Collin noticed Dustin’s mind wandering. Despite several board members engaging him with questions, Dustin seemed elsewhere.
Finally, Collin was unable to tolerate it any longer, his tone becoming stern as he said, “Dustin, should I throw some water on you to wake you up?”
The coldness in his voice was evident, making everyone tense. Given Collin’s recent irritability, the board was surprised Dustin would allow himself to be so distracted.
Sensing the shift in tone, Dustin gave his cheek a quick slap, shook off the haze, and pulled himself back into focus. “No, that won’t be necessary. Apologies, I didn’t get much rest last night.”
Collin gave Dustin a dismissive look, then gestured to the board member and said, “Please proceed.”
As soon as the meeting was over and the others were heading out, Collin’s stern voice halted them. “Dustin, my office, now.” A collective shudder went through the room at his command.
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