Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 154: "But this involves the eldest son of the Riley family. Why is it off-limits? We reported on the arrest of the second son, and the Rileys didn't interfere. What makes this different?"

Their editors retorted, even more enraged. "You imbeciles! This is a direct order! If you publish even a single sentence about Collin, you'll be blacklisted for life! No news outlet in town will ever employ you again!"

The reporters were speechless, unable to comprehend what they were being told.

They had always understood Collin to be a wheelchair-bound, inconsequential member of the Riley family. How could he possibly wield such influence? Despite Linsey's bravery, she was alone and would have been overwhelmed by that group.

Linsey nodded. "Yes, I'm glad you came. I wouldn't have escaped otherwise."

Linsey's brow furrowed, a hint of regret in her voice. "I never imagined Marisol would sink to such depths. She feigned an apology, but all along, she was planning this. I'll be more cautious in the future."

Collin offered a gentle smile. "Whatever happens, I'll always be there for you."

Linsey's gaze softened as she returned his smile, a feeling of warmth spreading through her.

With the danger passed, Linsey finally relaxed. However, as she did, a dull pain pulsed in her ankle.

She winced, drawing a sharp breath as she instinctively touched the painful area.

"What is it?" Collin asked, his concern evident, having immediately noticed her discomfort.

Linsey shook her head quickly. "It's nothing, just my ankle. It's a little sore."

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A shadow crossed Collin's face as the memory of her near fall resurfaced. He wordlessly knelt, his hand gently cupping her calf as he inspected her ankle.

The sight before them made them still. Linsey's right ankle was visibly swollen and discolored, bearing the clear marks of a sprain sustained earlier.

The adrenaline surge from the earlier commotion had numbed the pain, but now it crashed down on her like a wave.

Collin's features hardened, his jaw clenched tight. Linsey's heart fluttered nervously at his reaction, and she offered weakly, "I'm really okay…"

"How can you say that?" Collin's voice was firm as he directed the driver, "Head to the hospital. Immediately."

"Yes, sir," the driver replied, smoothly redirecting the vehicle towards Dominic's private medical facility.

Linsey opened her mouth to speak, intending to object that a hospital visit wasn't required.

A sprain like this could easily be managed at home with some topical medication.

However, observing the tense, almost somber expression on Collin's face, she kept her objections to herself, not wanting to cross him.

Collin and Linsey quickly reached the hospital, where Dominic arrived hurriedly.

"Collin, you're unbelievable!" Dominic exclaimed. "I just finished surgery and was about to relax, and you couldn't wait to drag me here."

Collin glanced at Dominic and said calmly, "Linsey is injured. Please examine her."

Dominic was taken aback and immediately turned his attention to Linsey. "What happened this time?" he asked.

Linsey felt a bit awkward for some reason. "Uh… it's just a sprain, nothing serious," she replied.

Dominic crouched down in front of her, his gaze fixed on her swollen ankle. He shook his head and gave a low whistle.

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