Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1261: This time, her aim sent the paper ball skittering past his wheels, coming to rest on the carpet. It had made several trips between them, Collin never bothering to crumple it very tightly, so it kept coming undone. Upon landing with a dull smack, the paper uncurled, almost as if it were blooming, and inside, something golden caught the light. Only then did Linsey catch sight of what lay hidden within. Springing from the couch, she crossed the room and bent to inspect it. A diamond-studded gold bracelet sparkled up at her. A wave of shock swept over her.

Kneeling down, she scooped it up, turning it over in her hands. Displeasure colored her voice as she said, "You should have told me you put something inside. Why pull a stunt like that?" She stared at the jewelry, recognizing its worth, and worry crept in. Breaking it would be a disaster. Once she was certain no harm had come to it, she extended the bracelet toward him. "Here. You can have this back." Collin barely paused before saying, "Why would I take it back? It's a gift for you." Her mouth fell open in disbelief. "A gift?

What for?" Because he wanted her to have it, and that was the only reason. Keeping that thought to himself, Collin gave a short, dismissive laugh and responded, "You're too much of a flirt. That's a tracker bracelet. If you ever step out on me, I'll know right away." Linsey reacted as if the bracelet had scorched her, tossing it back without a second thought. Anger flared in her eyes, and her voice shook as she pressed her lips together and said, "I'm not some flirt! You should keep it for yourself, you creep!" No matter how sharply she spoke, Collin held his ground.

Her own stubbornness rising, Linsey clenched her fists and turned toward the door, shaking with fury. Collin caught her arm before she could get far. With that small motion, she lost her balance and crashed into his arms. Ltst chptrs in gαlovels.cøm "Let go of me!" Linsey kicked and struggled, shouting, "Collin, you bastard! You already keep me locked in like a prisoner! Now you want to slap a tracker on me too!" He barely seemed to notice her protests. Holding her firmly with one hand, he reached with the other and tried to fasten the bracelet around her wrist.

All she could do was watch as the bracelet slid onto her arm, helplessness making her eyes sting with unshed tears. "You bastard! If you don't stop, I swear I'll bite you!" Linsey bared her teeth and lunged for his arm, meaning every word. Collin was quicker. He jerked his arm away, dodging her bite, and she chased after him, refusing to back down. A second later, he softened, running his fingers through her hair and chuckling. "Relax, I was only joking, silly." For a moment, Linsey stilled, eyes shimmering with tears as she looked up at him.

A quiet intensity filled the air as Collin arched a brow and said, "There's no tracker at all. It's nothing but a small gift for you." Doubt lingered in her eyes as Linsey weighed his words in silence. . . .