Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1215: Had he somehow figured out that she had deliberately created a culinary disaster specifically for him? As soon as the thought entered her mind, Linsey quickly pushed it away. Collin had quite the temper. If he suspected anything underhanded, he would have already exploded in anger rather than calmly inviting her out for a meal. Unease crept through Linsey's chest. After putting so much effort into the meal, she couldn't bear the idea of Collin never tasting a single bite. Pulling her scattered thoughts together, she suggested awkwardly, "How about another day?

I've put so much thought into this meal for you. It would be such a waste if you didn't try it." "Roland will eat them all." Collin's reply came swift and decisive. Roland stood stunned by his words. Linsey's reluctance only deepened. When she learned the dining venue was a high-end sashimi restaurant, she quickly grasped for another excuse. "I don't like eating sashimi, so I won't go." Collin saw right through her transparent attempt and reassured her calmly. "It's okay. There are plenty of hot dishes too." Silence fell over Linsey.

Perhaps his patience was finally wearing thin, Collin said bluntly, "Any more excuses? Spit them out all at once." Linsey remained quiet, unable to conjure another reason to avoid this dinner. Left with no other choice, she reluctantly followed Collin out. Inside the sashimi restaurant's private room, Collin and Linsey sat across from each other. Just as Linsey began eating, Collin's voice stopped her. "Linsey." Her eyes instinctively rose to meet his. Before she could ask what he wanted to say, Collin placed a small box on the table and slid it toward her.

"This is for you." tst chptrs in glnoνels. Surprise flickered across Linsey's face. "What is it?" Collin kept the contents a mystery, encouraging her with a subtle nod. "Open it yourself." Linsey's fingers worked at the delicate clasp. The moment she lifted the lid, a breathtaking necklace revealed itself. The large red diamond at its center caught the light, sparkling with mesmerizing brilliance. Even the box itself screamed luxury, bearing the unmistakable logo of one of fashion's most prestigious brands. Bewilderment colored Linsey's voice.

"Why are you giving me this?" "Your birthday gift." Collin's response came with casual ease. Linsey's heart gave a sharp flutter at those words. Today wasn't just Joanna's birthday after all. It was hers too. Felix seemed to have completely forgotten, not bothering to send even a single message throughout the entire day. Yet here was Collin, not only remembering but being the first to prepare such a thoughtful gift for her. Warmth flooded through her chest, emotions threatening to overwhelm her completely.

After they finished their meal and prepared to leave, Linsey suddenly realized she had forgotten her bag. She hurried back alone to retrieve it. . . .