Chapter 1376:
While staying in that remote fishing village, she would check her inbox now and then, but no company had ever written back. It was as if her applications had vanished without a trace.
She had been sure the struggle would continue after her return—but instead, fortune had placed an opportunity in her path. CR Corporation, known worldwide for its innovative designs, was within reach.
The company had assembled some of the best designers across the globe, and it had always been where she dreamed of working.
Her choice to study design in the first place had been sparked by the founder of that very company.
She couldn’t help wondering if tomorrow’s interview might give her the chance to meet the person who had inspired her career from the start.
Linsey was so thrilled that she couldn’t help but spin around in place, her joy radiating like a child’s.
Little did she know, every bit of her excitement had been silently captured by Collin’s sharp eyes.
His grandmother had just drifted off to sleep, and while she rested, he had planned to take care of some business. Unexpectedly, he ran into Linsey again—and she was practically glowing with happiness.
A strange spark of curiosity flickered in his mind.
Was she really this overjoyed because Gorman had been in a car accident and was now teetering on the edge of death… possibly leaving her a fortune? No, that made no sense. Legally, only Gorman’s wife would be entitled to his estate.
Then… what exactly was making her so happy?
Before Collin could untangle the puzzle, his phone buzzed.
It was a résumé from his friend, Dustin.
He opened it absently—until his gaze landed on the applicant’s name and photo.
His brow arched.
Slowly, he glanced from the screen back to Linsey, who was still visibly giddy.
Just then, Dustin’s call came through.
“I’ve found an impressive talent,” Dustin teased after Collin picked up. “I’m scheduling an in-person interview with her tomorrow. Care to join me?”
The next day.
Linsey, dressed smartly in a crisp professional outfit, arrived early at CR Corporation for her interview.
She assumed she would be meeting an assistant and perhaps a few mid-level managers. But while chatting with the assistant in the waiting lounge, she learned something unexpected—the interview would be conducted by the CEO himself.
Her eyes widened in disbelief. “Does your company always have the CEO handle final interviews?”
“Of course not,” the assistant replied with an amused smile. “Our CEO is far too busy for that sort of thing on a daily basis.”
Linsey frowned slightly. “Then… why is he meeting me in person?”
“Well…” The assistant gave her a once-over, hesitated, then offered a small, apologetic smile. “I’m sorry, Ms. Brooks. He didn’t say, so I honestly couldn’t tell you.”
