Chapter 1309:
“Linsey, I’ve prepared all your speech notes,” Lara announced.
The words had barely left her mouth when she caught sight of Collin, leaving her completely speechless. “You… you two…”
Collin arched an eyebrow, his gaze shifting meaningfully to Linsey. “Your colleague seems curious about our relationship. Don’t you think you should enlighten her?”
Linsey caught her lower lip between her teeth. “Lara, allow me to introduce you. This is Collin Riley… my husband.”
“What?!” Lara’s voice pitched higher than intended, and the speech notes slipped from her fingers, scattering across the floor. “When on earth did you get married? How could I not know about this?”
Linsey ran a hand through her hair, clearly flustered. “It’s… complicated. I promise I’ll explain everything later.”
She quickly knelt to gather the fallen papers, then turned back to Collin. “I need to head to the lounge now to prepare for my presentation.”
As he heard Linsey openly acknowledge their marriage, Collin’s mood soared. “Of course. Go take care of what you need to do.”
As Collin watched Linsey disappear into the crowd, the warmth gradually faded from his expression. His face became a mask of cold calculation as he addressed his head of security. “What’s the latest on the Felix investigation?”
Previously, in his effort to defend Linsey’s honor, he had deliberately invested a substantial sum to acquire the Wells Group’s key projects, driving the company to the brink of financial ruin and potential bankruptcy.
Yet somehow, Felix had managed to orchestrate a remarkable turnaround in an impossibly short timeframe.
Collin’s brow furrowed deeply. “What was their motivation?”
“We discreetly apprehended Huntley earlier, and under questioning, he revealed that he’d previously worked with the Wells Group and was aware of your wife’s past relationship with Felix.”
The lead bodyguard continued, “His primary motive for assisting the Wells Group was to manipulate Felix into causing a public spectacle at Kylee’s birthday celebration, thereby damaging your wife’s reputation. The plan was for you to become so disgusted with her that you’d file for divorce, clearing the way for Huntley to pursue your wife while Kylee could make her move on you.”
A laugh escaped Collin’s lips, though it held no warmth whatsoever. His striking features remained arctic and imperious.
“Mr. Riley,” the head bodyguard ventured carefully, “what are your instructions regarding this situation?”
Collin’s fingers found his wedding band, turning it slowly as the diamond caught the light from the crystal chandelier above, casting brilliant sparks.
“Huntley has accumulated quite a few enemies over the years. Since he remains unaware of your true identities, keep him confined for several days, then release him just before he breaks completely. As for Kylee, she’s no longer worth our attention. I already dealt with her at the birthday party, and she’s been shipped off overseas,” he stated with clinical detachment.
“Yes, Mr. Riley,” the head bodyguard replied, giving a sharp nod. He then hesitated as another matter came to mind. “What about Felix?”
