Chapter 1301:
Collin did not hide his opinion. “You’re only making things harder for yourself.”
She replied without backing down, “Say whatever you want, but I’m not letting you interfere with what I have planned.”
Realizing she needed to make her point stronger, Linsey added in a serious tone, “If you get involved, I’ll cut you out of my life for good.”
Without waiting for his reaction, she grabbed her bag and walked out the door, not once looking back.
Watching from the side, Roland felt a shiver of worry, afraid Collin might lose his cool completely. The last time Linsey gave him the cold shoulder, Collin’s reaction had been anything but calm.
Roland lingered in place, uncertain, before finally deciding to step forward and say something on Linsey’s behalf.
To his surprise, Collin showed no sign of anger. Instead, he muttered to himself, “Stubborn woman.”
In his mind, he truly believed Linsey was being foolish. She never admitted it and always ended up upset. He figured if she saw things clearly, she would realize that depending on him could give her the influence to do whatever she pleased in Grester.
Even so, Linsey insisted on doing things her own way.
With a deep frown, Collin turned to Roland and asked, “Why do I even care about such a hardheaded woman?”
A look of confusion flashed across Roland’s face. “Mr. Riley? I’m not sure what you mean,” he stammered, caught off guard.
Honestly, even if he did understand, Roland knew better than to say anything rash.
Trying to smooth things over, Roland offered a careful compliment. “Actually, Mrs. Riley isn’t foolish at all. She’s quite clever, and there are many things to admire about her.”
Collin’s eyes narrowed. “Like what?”
Although the question came out of nowhere, Roland replied without missing a beat, “Mrs. Riley is beautiful, she has a kind heart, and even as someone without family, she’s proven to be independent and resilient, making her mark as a talented designer…”
That answer made Collin pause. For a moment, a hint of pride flickered in his expression.
Thinking it over, he had to admit Linsey was truly deserving of his affection. Still, a small part of him wished she would lean on him just a little more. Having Linsey depend on him always left Collin feeling satisfied, like he was truly needed.
Elsewhere, Linsey stepped into her office, only for Lara to rush over with panic written all over her face. “Linsey, something terrible has happened!”
Linsey reached out to steady her, noticing Lara nearly lost her footing. “Catch your breath and tell me what’s wrong.”
In her rush, Lara didn’t even pause to gather herself before she started explaining the emergency.
“We were supposed to have a themed show for the Rainbow design project this afternoon, inviting all our major clients,” Lara said, her voice tight with worry. “But now, every single design draft has disappeared.”
“Disappeared?” Linsey’s brow furrowed as she listened. “Who was responsible for this project? How could something so important just go missing right before the event?”
