Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 177: Enraged, Joanna lunged at Marisol, her eyes burning with malice. Without a moment's hesitation, she slapped Marisol across the face.

Marisol gasped in shock, completely stunned that Joanna had dared to strike her.

In an instant, the two women were locked in a fierce physical altercation…

Meanwhile, over at Vista Villa… "You're saying that Marisol and Joanna had a falling out, and Marisol actually kicked Joanna out?"

Linsey's surprise was evident as she listened to Collin's subordinate's report. While she had anticipated a clash between the two women due to their conflicting interests, she hadn't expected it to occur so swiftly.

The subordinate nodded in confirmation. "Yeah, who could have predicted they'd implode so quickly? And this time, it's a complete meltdown! There was a massive crowd outside the Wells family's house when Joanna got the boot. Tons of people recorded it, and now the videos are plastered all over the Internet. It's the talk of the town. Want to take a look?"

A hint of schadenfreude laced his voice. Just days ago, these women had been overflowing with arrogance. Now that their schemes had backfired, it seemed they were reaping what they had sown.

Linsey, however, remained uninterested in the spectacle. She simply replied, "I see."

Her composure surprised the subordinate, who noted the lack of any vindictive satisfaction on her face. After a brief hesitation, he said, "Mrs. Riley, you've had this evidence for some time. Why did you initially tolerate their slander and humiliation? Why wait to retaliate?"

Linsey fixed him with a serious gaze. "I preferred not to escalate the situation unnecessarily. However, since they were determined to target me, I wasn't going to let them walk all over me. Had I revealed the evidence immediately, it would have likely been suppressed. But by allowing the situation to escalate, I could strike decisively and ensure there were lasting consequences for their actions."

The message had sunk in; the subordinate finally grasped the unspoken implications. Though her demeanor was often gentle and kind, Linsey possessed an inner strength, a core of unshakeable principles upon which she firmly stood.

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Marisol and Joanna had learned a valuable lesson, paying the price for their transgression.

With the subordinate dismissed, Linsey's focus returned to the massage book resting in her hands. The situation with Marisol resolved, Linsey chose not to dwell on it further. It was a closed chapter. Her mind was occupied with more significant matters than lingering on such trivial disputes.

Time slipped by, and soon Collin entered the room, his wheelchair gliding smoothly across the floor. He found Linsey deeply engrossed in her reading. He had observed her frequently in recent days, immersed in these massage manuals within the confines of their villa. It appeared she was determined to become proficient in every massage technique described within those pages.

A wave of concern washed over Collin, prompting him to speak. "Linsey, you've been buried in those books constantly. Remember, you need to take breaks. Don't overexert yourself; you've only just been released from the hospital."

Linsey lifted her gaze, a soft smile gracing her lips. "I'm not tired. I'm nearing the end of this book, and I'm eager to learn all these techniques as quickly as possible."

Collin understood the driving force behind her dedication; she was working tirelessly for his benefit. He pursed his lips and spoke gently. "My legs aren't going to mend overnight. There's no need for you to rush. Please, take your time."

Linsey hesitated, detecting a subtle undercurrent of emotion in Collin's tone. Unbeknownst to her, Collin's legs had already healed. His concern stemmed from a desire to prevent her from exhausting herself needlessly. She, however, believed her efforts might be placing undue pressure upon him.

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