Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1422: Dustin glanced at Linsey, cradled in Collin's arms, and lowered his voice. "What's your plan for her?" "She's out cold and can't get home alone. I don't even know her address, so..." Collin was about to propose taking her to his place when a sharp voice interrupted. "Then give her to me." "Who's that?" Dustin turned, intrigued by the boldness of the speaker daring to challenge Collin. To his surprise, it was Gorman. Dustin blinked, caught off guard. "What are you doing here?" "I could ask you the same," Gorman shot back, striding forward.

His face darkened the moment he saw Collin holding Linsey, his expression turning stormy. Ignoring Dustin, Gorman fixed Collin with a glacial stare. "Why are you here, and why are you holding my girlfriend?" "She was in trouble," Collin replied, his tone clipped and unyielding. Gorman's face tightened further. "What do you mean? What happened to Linsey?!" Collin didn't bother explaining. He glanced at Dustin. "Fill him in." Dustin recounted the ordeal in detail, ending with a derisive snort. "You've got some nerve snapping at Collin. You're lucky he didn't make you grovel in gratitude.

If he hadn't shown up when he did, that vile older man would have had his way with Linsey." Gorman listened, his brows knitted, a thoughtful shadow crossing his face. But he quickly refocused, addressing Collin with authority. "I'll handle this from here. Give me Linsey. I'll take her home." Collin didn't move, showing no intention of relinquishing her. "Collin Riley!" Gorman's voice sharpened, his anger flaring. "Linsey is my girl. You're just her boss, at best. Don't overstep." galnovℯℓs․com keeps you updated "And if I do?" Collin countered, his voice laced with icy defiance.

Gorman froze, disbelief flickering across his face, as if he couldn't trust his ears. Dustin hadn't anticipated Collin's brazenness, openly staking a claim like that. He sucked in a breath, stunned. The corridor crackled with tension. Gorman's expression hardened. "What are you saying, Collin?" "Isn't it obvious?" Collin's tone was razor-sharp. "Linsey's a good woman, and I'm into her. I'm taking her from you. If you're smart, you'll back off." Dustin's jaw dropped at the audacity of Collin's words. He knew Collin was formidable, but this was next-level boldness.

Before he could process further, a fist flew past his peripheral vision. Collin reacted with lightning speed, pulling Linsey tightly against him as he stepped back several paces. Gorman's punch missed its mark, his momentum carrying his fist straight into Dustin's face. "Damn it!" Dustin yelped, reeling in shock. . . .