Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1264: But what if Linsey truly refused to come? Wouldn't that render all her scheming completely worthless? Uncertainty gnawed at her. An uncomfortable tension settled over the room like a heavy blanket. Thankfully, Collin chose that moment to intervene. Without asking Linsey's opinion, he reached over and took the invitation card himself. "We'll attend together." Linsey's displeasure flared instantly, the urge to contradict him right in front of Kylee almost overwhelming. She couldn't stand the way he made decisions for her, as if her own thoughts and feelings didn't matter at all.

Kylee lowered her hand with visible relief, then couldn't resist taking another jab while praising Collin. "You're always so wonderfully considerate, Collin." "You should head back now," Collin repeated, his tone leaving no room for argument. Though reluctance was written all over her face, Kylee forced herself to comply. "Of course." "Roland, show her out," Collin commanded. Roland, who had just finished preparing a fresh cup of coffee for Kylee, blinked in surprise at how quickly her visit was ending. Still, he recovered smoothly and responded to Collin with practiced professionalism.

"Of course, Mr. Riley." Setting the untouched coffee cup carefully on the side table, he gestured toward the door with polished courtesy. "Miss Russell, please allow me to escort you out." Linsey remained silent, watching Kylee's retreat with sharp eyes. Only after their unwelcome guest had vanished completely from sight did she whirl around to face Collin, curiosity burning too hot to contain. "I clearly refused her invitation.

So why did you just decide for me anyway?" Collin's fingers moved with deliberate precision as he straightened his tie, his attention shifting to the ornate invitation card without any attempt to hide his reasoning. "You're my wife now. Attending these social gatherings is simply part of navigating high society. Kylee's birthday banquet could be the perfect opportunity for you to build connections and expand your network," he explained. Check gⱯlnσvℓs․cøm for more chapters Linsey said nothing in response, but her thoughts churned with frustration.

Even if attending such events was truly necessary, surely countless other opportunities would present themselves in the future. Why did it have to be this particular banquet, hosted by that insufferable woman? The memory of Kylee's condescending attitude sent fresh waves of barely controlled anger coursing through her veins. With that fire still burning bright, she met Collin's expectant gaze and delivered her final answer with unwavering determination. "I don't want to go." "Why?" Collin pressed. Linsey's teeth sank into her lower lip. "Miss Russell despises me completely.

Why should I bend over backward to attend her birthday celebration?" Something in Collin's expression shifted. He clearly disagreed with her assessment. "If Kylee truly hated you, she wouldn't have bothered extending a personal invitation." His defense of Kylee struck a nerve, and frustration bubbled up in Linsey's chest, sharpening her voice. "She literally shoved me moments ago! You witnessed it yourself, didn't you? Otherwise, why would you claim to believe me? The way she handed me that invitation was pure mockery.

Every word dripped with condescension, making it crystal clear that I'm beneath her station and only received this opportunity through your influence!" Silence fell over Collin like a heavy curtain, his thoughts completely unreadable. Linsey assumed he had run out of arguments and prepared to return to her room. . . .