Chapter 1383:
She might remain unaware, but Gorman possessed knowledge that his second chance at life had granted him.
While Dustin held the CEO title at CR Corporation, the real authority belonged to Collin.
Should Linsey work there, crossing paths with Collin would become inevitable.
That scenario terrified Gorman more than anything else.
The question now was whether revealing this truth so early would be wise.
Lost in his spiraling thoughts, he remained frozen in indecision.
Linsey, seated across from him, grew increasingly puzzled by his extended silence and finally broke it. “Gorman, where did your mind wander off to? You’ve been completely quiet for several minutes.”
“Nothing.” A forced smile tugged at his lips. Tentatively, he ventured, “Linsey, if you’re actively job hunting, why not consider joining my company instead? You could choose any position that appeals to you and name your own salary.”
Despite the generous offer, Linsey shook her head without a moment’s hesitation. “I appreciate your kindness, truly, but CR Corporation remains my choice.”
“My company offers just as much opportunity.” He pressed on, desperation creeping into his voice.
“I know.” Her gentle laughter carried warmth despite her refusal. “But CR Corporation has been my dream destination for years. Without some compelling reason to change course, I can’t accept your generous offer.”
Realizing that no amount of persuasion would budge her resolve, Gorman lapsed into silence once more.
After wrestling with his thoughts, he made the difficult decision to reveal a portion of the truth. “What if I told you that Collin actually runs CR Corporation? Would that give you reason enough to reconsider?”
Linsey’s breath caught in her throat. Water splashed as she choked mid-sip.
“Are you alright?” Gorman rushed forward with a tissue, worry creasing his features.
Linsey accepted the tissue gratefully, pressing it to her mouth while waving to indicate she was managing.
Once her breathing steadied, disbelief filled her eyes as she stared at him. “Please tell me you’re not serious.”
Collin’s father owned Riley Group. How could he possibly be running CR Corporation behind the scenes?
If that was true, wouldn’t that make him the visionary founder she had admired for so long?
“That’s absurd.” Before Gorman could offer any explanation, Linsey burst out, “CR Corporation belongs to Dustin. He conducted my interview personally, and we even took a picture together afterward.”
Her phone appeared in her hands as she scrolled to show Gorman the photo he hadn’t seen.
His gaze flicked to the screen briefly before he turned away. His lips pressed into a thin line. “I understand this is difficult to process, but it’s the reality of the situation. If you need proof, I can provide evidence to back up my claims.”
