Chapter 830

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He turned to Dolores with a warm smile and a courteous tone. “What do you think, Ms. Davidson?”
Dolores blinked, surprised. “Are you serious?”
She hadn’t expected Collin to propose a business deal. Though she disliked him for what he had done to Linsey, she couldn’t ignore the name CR Corporation. The firm wasn’t just a giant in Grester—it had power across the entire country. Joining hands with CR Corporation would definitely benefit Davidson Group.
For a second, she was tempted.
“Do you think I’ll agree just because you brought it up?” Dolores snapped.
In her eyes, Collin was the enemy. She wouldn’t betray Linsey by working with him. Not a chance.
“Dolores!” Dustin jumped in, trying to stop her. This was a golden opportunity—one she couldn’t afford to throw away.
Linsey understood too. Quietly, she gave Dolores’ hand a gentle squeeze, urging her to stay calm.
Meanwhile, Haven watched Collin closely, suspicion written all over her face. Something still didn’t sit right.
“So you’re Ms. Davidson of Davidson Group. It’s a pleasure,” Haven said with a polite smile to Dolores. Then she turned her sharp gaze to Linsey. “And this young lady— is she really part of Davidson Group? I thought she was just a friend of yours.”
Linsey met her eyes steadily. Her brows pinched slightly, but she kept her composure. That look from Haven was like a needle—subtle but sharp.
Dolores picked up on it instantly. “Of course she is,” she replied firmly. Collin hadn’t mentioned Linsey’s name once. He hadn’t said she was the designer known as Aurora. Whether or not he had told Haven privately, Dolores had no intention of revealing it now.
She smiled calmly and turned to Collin, her tone polite but distant. “Since you’re this interested, let’s talk about the collaboration.”
She faced him without a trace of fear. While others in Grester trembled at the mention of Collin’s name, Dolores stood tall—confident and unshaken.
“I know CR Corporation has been expanding fast. But don’t underestimate us. Aurora is with our firm and just won a top design award. That alone speaks volumes about our talent,” Dolores said with quiet pride.
Collin gave a small nod. “I’m well aware. Aurora’s talent is unmatched. That’s exactly why I’m eager to work with Davidson Group. I believe we’ll achieve great things together.”
As they began to discuss business, Haven had no choice but to settle into the extra chair Collin had requested. She didn’t want to sit there, but staying on her feet would only draw more attention. She wasn’t about to let that happen—not with so many eyes watching.
Dustin finally let out a silent sigh of relief. The tension in the air had eased a little. He glanced over at Collin and Linsey, who now sat across from each other, both calm and composed.
He couldn’t help but feel surprised. Four years ago, things between them had ended so badly that even as a bystander, he thought they would never be in the same room again—let alone sharing a table. But here they were.
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