Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 24: As she stepped outside the CR Corporation building, Linsey spotted Cynthia waiting for her, looking furious.

"Linsey, don't get too cocky," Cynthia spat, her voice dripping with malice. "Just wait. I'll expose your true colors."

With that, Cynthia stormed off, leaving Linsey momentarily stunned.

Linsey blinked, confused, and chuckled under her breath. She had no idea what Cynthia meant, but her mood was so high after the interview that she didn't feel like engaging. Soon enough, Linsey arrived back at Vista Villa.

"Is Collin coming home tonight?" she asked the butler as she slipped off her shoes.

The butler smiled, his tone warm.

"Mr. Riley mentioned he would be home for dinner."

He then looked at her expectantly.

"Mrs. Riley, what would you like for dinner? I'll have the kitchen prepare it early."

Linsey thought for a moment before responding.

"No need. I'll cook. Just have two maids help me."

Since there was nothing else on her mind, Linsey decided to cook and surprise Collin.

By the time the meal was ready, the sky outside had darkened, casting a soft, tranquil glow through the windows.

Linsey washed her hands carefully, then settled herself on the sofa, her eyes flickering toward the door every so often as she waited for Collin.

But time dragged on, and there was still no sign of him at the entrance. Noticing Linsey's waiting posture, the butler hesitated before speaking up.

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"Mrs. Riley, it's getting late. Why don't you eat something first? Mr. Riley must still be caught up with work."

Linsey shook her head gently, her voice soft but firm.

"No, I'll wait. I want to eat with him."

The butler, sensing there was little point in arguing, simply nodded and stepped away.

As the minutes passed, Linsey's eyes grew heavier. Gradually, she drifted off to sleep on the sofa.

It wasn't until late at night that Collin finally arrived home. He entered the living room, and his gaze immediately fell on Linsey, asleep on the sofa. He froze for a moment, surprised, and then, in a low voice, he turned to the butler, a furrow appearing between his brows.

"What's going on? Why is she asleep here?"

The butler instinctively lowered his voice, sensing the tension, and replied,

"Mr. Riley, Mrs. Riley made dinner and has been waiting for you ever since."

A flicker of irritation crossed Collin's features as he frowned, his voice sharp.

"Didn't you tell her? I'm swamped with work. She doesn't need to wait for me."

His gaze lingered on Linsey's sleeping face, and in a muttered, almost spiteful tone, he added,

"So unnecessary."

Before the butler could respond, Linsey stirred slightly, her eyes fluttering open as she blinked groggily, still lost in the haze of sleep. When her blurry vision cleared and landed on Collin, she paused, confused for a moment, still processing the situation.

Collin's breath hitched unexpectedly, his heart skipping a beat as he caught sight of her. Her innocent, sleepy expression made her look almost… endearing.

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