Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 267: Her conviction strengthened. Linsey faced him squarely, asserting, "You were the one who wouldn't release me initially; that's why this happened."

She paused, searching for the right words, biting her lip out of frustration before demanding, "Release me this instant!"

She sat soaked, her swimsuit clinging to her frame.

By this point, Collin's clothes were thoroughly drenched as well. With a cold chuckle, Collin retorted, "You were playing games in the pool, making me think you were in trouble. We haven't settled that yet, and now you ask to be freed? Not a chance."

Linsey, taken aback, responded, "What do you mean? Didn't we resolve this? You told me I only had to comply with one request from you, and we'd be even. It seems you're still unsure what you want from me!"

"That's a different matter," Collin replied firmly. "You agreed to my request because you intentionally splashed water on me. Playing in the pool is a different issue altogether."

Linsey stared at him, shocked by his persistent pettiness and attention to detail.

"This is just petty, Collin!" she exclaimed.

Unmoved, Collin raised an eyebrow. "Just realizing how petty I can be? You've stirred this up, and now luck isn't on your side. Too bad. Even if you regret it now, it's too late. I'm not releasing you."

Linsey attempted to pull away again, but to no avail.

Despite his physical limitations, Collin's strength was formidable.

Feeling exhausted and desperate, Linsey finally questioned, "Alright, if this is a separate issue, what are you planning as retaliation? Are you going to hit me or something?"

"Just kiss me," Collin replied, his eyes lowering to her lips as a smile formed.

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Linsey was taken aback by the simplicity of his request.

Instantly, her mind was overwhelmed with vivid images that she couldn't articulate.

She and Collin had already been intimate.

Could a mere kiss be all he desired now?

Despite everything, Linsey couldn't shake off the feeling of an underlying threat. "Is that all?" she questioned, her tone laden with skepticism. "I'm concerned you'll continue to escalate your demands without end."

Collin snorted lightly. "Fine, then I guess I'm not letting you go."

"You!" Linsey stared at him, bewildered by his boldness. Worse still, she found that he was still aroused.

Linsey's body tensed, and she remained completely still, fearing the situation might escalate further.

Taking a deep breath to calm herself, Linsey placed her hands gently on Collin's face and leaned forward to kiss him.

She touched her lips to his softly, hesitant to intensify the kiss.

As her lips met Collin's, Linsey nervously closed her eyes, her long lashes fluttering gently. His breath warmed against her, sparking a sudden panic within her that urged her to pull away.

Yet, Collin seemed to anticipate her movement. With a quick motion, he placed his hand firmly on the small of her back, preventing any retreat.

Surprise widened Linsey's eyes, but before she could respond, Collin drew her into a deep kiss.

A soft sound escaped Linsey as she held her breath unconsciously.

She quickly became breathless from the intensity of their embrace.

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