Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1384: "But..." Linsey's fingers shook around her water glass. Words formed on her tongue, but her mind suddenly went completely blank, leaving her unable to voice them. Honestly, accepting that Collin controlled CR Corporation felt almost impossible. If he truly held that power, why maintain such secrecy about it? He had even sat there calmly while she gushed about Dustin right to his face. For a brief moment, Linsey hesitated, but it dawned on her that Gorman had no real reason to lie.

Back at her earlier interview, the assistant had even mentioned that the last round would be conducted by the CEO in person. So if Collin wasn't the CEO, what business did he have showing up there? The longer she mulled it over, the more tangled her thoughts became, and a slow ache started pulsing at her temples. Across from her, Gorman kept studying her face, reading her unease. He pressed on, his tone careful, "Linsey, Collin isn't someone you should trust. He's dangerous.

I don't want you stepping into CR Corporation and putting yourself at risk." "Why would you say that?" Linsey blinked, still stunned by what she had learned about Collin. Gorman's voice softened as he explained, "You remind me so much of my late fiancée. Back then, Collin tore her away from me by force. I can't shake the fear that he might..." His words trailed off suddenly. His lashes quivered, and grief pooled in his eyes. Linsey took it as nothing more than a man mourning the woman he had lost.

Biting her lip, she finally asked, torn, "Could you give me some time to think about everything?" What Gorman truly wanted was for her to reject CR Corporation right then and there. But since he was trying to play the role of a kind, considerate man, he held back and nodded. "Of course. Take all the time you need. There's no hurry." Find your next read at gⱯlnσνℓs․com After a pause, something seemed to strike him, and he added earnestly, "Everything I've said is only because I want to protect you." When their meal ended, Gorman offered her a ride to the hospital.

"You're certain you don't want me to come inside with you?" he asked. "Please, don't let me hold you up any longer," Linsey replied, forcing a polite smile. They parted ways with brief farewells. After Gorman's car disappeared down the street, Linsey headed toward the hospital steps. Just a few strides later, a voice called out behind her, "Ms. Brooks?" She turned automatically and spotted an elderly woman leaning on a cane a short distance away. Recognizing the figure, Linsey hurried closer, her surprise evident. "Mrs.

Gilbert, why are you here by yourself?" Looking pale, Mona Gilbert exhaled and offered a faint smile. "Age is catching up with me. My health is failing, and the doctor insists I stay here for treatment." . . .