Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 287: However, Collin silenced him with a chilling glare.

The assistant, defeated, bit back his words.

Linsey, startled by Collin's pained reaction, quickly pulled away. "What's wrong?" she asked, her voice filled with concern. "Did I hurt you?"

Before she could fully process the situation, Collin pulled her back into his embrace, his arm tightening around her waist. "I'm fine," he reassured her, his voice deep and gentle. "I was just surprised. I didn't expect such an enthusiastic welcome after being gone for such a short time. Did you miss me that much?" Collin's gaze locked with Linsey's, his eyes mirroring the depth of his emotions.

He had been pouring his heart and soul into charming her, his gaze burning with an intensity that could melt glaciers. He held his breath, anticipating her response.

But Linsey, blissfully unaware of his intentions, was consumed by her own excitement. She couldn't wait to share her good news.

"Collin!" she exclaimed, her voice bubbling with excitement. "I finally cleared my name! I never plagiarized Jude! He released his design after I did and messed with the timestamp to make it look like I copied him!"

Her eyes sparkled with triumph as she threw her arms around Collin's neck, her words tumbling out in a rush. "I'm so happy, Collin! Everyone online believes me now! I can keep designing!"

Collin, who had already been informed of the good news on their drive back, nevertheless feigned surprise. "Really?" he asked, a broad smile spreading across his face.

He gently caressed her cheek, his touch tender and affectionate. "That's wonderful, Linsey," he said warmly. "You've been through so much lately. But how did you manage to prove your innocence so quickly?"

Linsey beamed, her chest swelling with pride. "Luckily, I'm always very careful with my work," she explained. "Every time I design something, I leave my signature on my drafts."

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She laughed, shaking her head in amusement. "I never expected Jude to be so stupid! Not only did he copy my design, but he didn't even bother to remove my signature! That's what gave me the evidence I needed to clear my name."

Collin chuckled. "He probably just copied and pasted the whole thing and changed a few minor details."

"Exactly!" Linsey exclaimed, then her expression turned serious. "But I couldn't have done it without that hacker who helped me find the most important evidence."

She pulled out her phone, a hint of disappointment clouding her features. "I wanted to thank them properly. But after I posted the screen recording, they deleted their account. I didn't even get a chance to contact them."

Collin's assistant, who had been standing nearby, shifted uncomfortably and mumbled, "Actually, about that person…"

Collin abruptly cleared his throat.

The assistant, realizing his blunder, instantly clamped his mouth shut.

He was still wet behind the ears. He was terrible at keeping secrets.

He almost blew his boss's cover.

Noticing Collin's cough, Linsey gently patted his back. "Would you like some water?"

Collin covered his mouth with his hand, replying, "I'm alright, thank you." His cough was a deliberate attempt to silence his assistant.

Linsey turned back to the assistant, her curiosity piqued. "So, what were you saying before? What about that person?"

Maintaining a neutral expression, the assistant responded smoothly, "It was just speculation on my part. Since they're a hacker, they probably value their anonymity-revealing their identity could put them at risk. So, it's best not to pry too much. We wouldn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble."

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