Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 217: Throughout her conversation with Collin, Kylee had been discreetly observing Linsey's reactions.

Noticing Linsey's evident disappointment, Kylee felt a surge of satisfaction.

She firmly believed that no one understood Collin better than she did. Linsey was merely a temporary distraction, an insignificant blip on the radar.

With a little more effort in the coming days, she was certain she could make Collin lose interest in Linsey. Linsey thought she was a worthy opponent? Hardly!

Feigning a sweet smile and a hint of regret, she said to Linsey, "I didn't know about you before I came, so I didn't bring a gift. I'm so sorry. I'll definitely make it up to you next time."

Linsey managed a polite smile. "That's not necessary. But thank you. Since it's been a while since you two have seen each other, I'll leave you to catch up. I have some work to do, so I'll head out now."

Linsey took a deep breath, masking her mixed emotions, and turned to leave, her heart heavy.

Collin frowned, noticing Linsey's unusual dejection.

He was about to follow her when Kylee suddenly blocked his path.

Grabbing his hand, she smiled. "Linsey is right. It's been far too long. Collin, are you really going to leave me like this?"

Collin's brow furrowed with concern.

Linsey was his priority. He couldn't ignore the nagging feeling that her mood had soured.

Was it Kylee's presence that had upset her?

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He glanced at Kylee, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Despite his concerns about Linsey, he couldn't deny Kylee's presence. They had a shared history, a bond forged in childhood.

After a moment of contemplation, he decided it would be impolite to dismiss her so abruptly. "Alright, Kylee, what did you want to talk about?"

A wave of triumph washed over Kylee.

Just as she had suspected, she still held a special place in Collin's heart. Linsey was no competition.

Seizing the moment, Kylee suggested, "I've just returned, and Grester feels so unfamiliar now. Would you mind taking me for a walk? I'd love to revisit some of our childhood haunts."

Collin hesitated for a moment before agreeing. "Okay," he said.

He figured that by the time they returned, Linsey would probably be finished with her work, and they could finally have a proper conversation.

Collin and Kylee left the villa together, unaware that Linsey stood on the balcony of the second-floor study, watching them depart.

Kylee, with her statuesque figure and striking beauty, seemed perfectly suited to Collin.

From her vantage point, Linsey couldn't help but feel a pang of insecurity. Collin and Kylee looked like a match made in heaven. They were childhood sweethearts, their bond forged through years of shared experiences.

And what was she? A stranger, an unworthy wife who barely knew the man she was married to.

Linsey's thoughts spiraled downwards, a wave of insecurity washing over her. She pressed her hand against her forehead, trying to regain her composure and focus on her work.

With a deep breath, she returned to the study and forced herself to concentrate on the design drafts spread out before her.

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