Chapter 1356:
The question reached Gorman’s ears, and he smirked to himself.
Kylee clearly didn’t know about the grudge he shared with Collin, and she seemed just as clueless about his background. That worked in his favor. If she stayed in the dark, he could still form an alliance with her, shutting down any chance for Collin to take Linsey.
While the idea settled in his mind, Collin’s voice cut in. He spoke to Kylee with cool dismissal. “Forget about them. They don’t matter.”
“Alright…” Kylee began, but Gorman stepped forward before she could finish.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Russell. I’m Gorman Green.”
Her brows lifted in surprise. “You know me?”
Gorman’s smile was polished, his voice smooth. “Of course. You’re the brightest star out there. My company, Green Group, is hosting an endorsement event, and I’d like to work with you.”
At first, Kylee hadn’t paid him much attention. The moment she realized who he was, however, her interest flared.
She was just about to accept his proposal when Lowell entered the room with the restaurant manager in tow.
Lowell turned to face Collin and offered a respectful nod. “Mr. Riley.”
Sweat beaded on the restaurant manager’s forehead as he tried to force a smile. “Mr. Riley, I’m so sorry for what happened earlier. Please believe me, our restaurant—”
Gorman chimed in before the manager could finish, “What exactly went on here?” He had spotted a stranger lying on the floor.
Something in his gut told him Collin must be involved, but he knew Collin wouldn’t open up to him directly. With the manager standing nearby, now seemed like the perfect time to press for answers.
Uncertainty flickered across the manager’s face. He was unsure if he should explain what had happened to Gorman. He had caught a string of events on the security cameras. The footage even captured Collin from Riley Group.
Fearful of the possible fallout, the manager had rushed straight to the scene.
While he was still weighing his options, Collin surprised everyone by turning to Gorman. “I saved your girlfriend.”
Gorman’s shock was obvious as he stared Collin up and down. “What?” A moment later, disbelief colored his voice. “You?” He had always believed he understood Collin well. The thought of Collin doing anyone a favor was nearly unthinkable.
Collin sat in his wheelchair, radiating both icy detachment and an unmistakable sense of authority. “If you don’t believe it, ask her yourself.”
A sharp gaze from Collin landed on Linsey, sending a shiver through her.
Gorman’s attention shifted to Linsey. Unlike Collin’s intimidating stare, Gorman’s eyes brimmed with genuine concern for her well-being.
“Linsey, is what he said really true?” Gorman’s voice softened, and he paused for a heartbeat before reassuring her. “Don’t be afraid. I’m right here, and he wouldn’t dare hurt you. Just be honest.”
A small bite on her lip, Linsey nodded.
