Chapter 491:
However, Linsey’s expression soon turned to confusion. “Hold on. Wasn’t the founder of CR Corporation supposed to be here as well? Why haven’t I spotted him?”
Collin, the very founder she was curious about, responded with calm composure, “He must have been detained by unforeseen circumstances.”
Linsey accepted this with a thoughtful nod, though her voice betrayed a hint of disappointment. “That’s unfortunate. I was really excited about the prospect of meeting the founder in person tonight.”
Collin’s chest tightened uncomfortably upon hearing Linsey’s words.
“You went to the Lawson family banquet just to get a look at CR Corporation’s mysterious founder?” he asked.
With an innocent blink, Linsey replied, “I’m really curious! Aren’t you eager to see what he looks like? It seems like everyone in town is.”
A hint of suspicion crept into Collin’s gaze as he said, “Rumors suggest the founder is both young and quite the looker, a real dream for many here in Grester. Do you find yourself among the admirers hoping to meet him?”
She was unaware of his true identity.
Even though he was the founder himself, he still felt a wave of jealousy.
Despite that, he wasn’t ready to reveal his true identity just yet.
Catching on to his subtle change in mood, Linsey laughed and said, “Oh Collin, your jealousy is showing. I merely wondered aloud about the founder’s appearance, and here you are, making a mountain out of a molehill.”
Collin’s face grew even more serious. “You didn’t correct me, Linsey. So, you do think that way!”
“I certainly do not!” Linsey responded swiftly. “Who said I believe the founder is young and handsome? He could well be in his late thirties, given his achievements in building CR Corporation so quickly. It’s unlikely he’s a young man.”
Her unexpected perspective left Collin momentarily lost for words.
At last, she was denying it.
Yet, why did her denial seem so strange?
Linsey seemed convinced that the founder of CR Corporation was a middle-aged man nearing forty.
“And besides, the founder has always been secretive about his identity,” Linsey paused awkwardly before adding, “Perhaps he’s not very confident about his looks, and that’s why he keeps his identity hidden.”
Collin found himself speechless.
It would have been one thing if Linsey admired the young and handsome image of the CR Corporation founder; that might have sparked a hint of jealousy in him.
Yet, her depiction of the founder as an older, less appealing man left Collin feeling uneasy in an entirely different way.
Regardless of her perception, Collin couldn’t shake the nagging discomfort he felt.
He quickly changed the subject, glancing toward the hallway. “What’s keeping the doctor so long?”
After a brief pause, Linsey realized that Collin’s mood had soured due to her comments about the CR Corporation founder.
Seeing no other option, Linsey decided to let the subject go and shifted her focus to match his.
What else was there to do? She adored her overly protective man.
Shortly after, Linsey and Collin collected their medication and left the doctor’s office.
They climbed into the car, heading toward Vista Villa.
As they drove, Collin pulled Linsey closer and murmured, “The evening is drawing in. If you feel weary, you’re welcome to rest against me for a while.”
