Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 335: A pang of empathy struck Linsey as she digested Kane's words. She thanked him and saved the number with a heavy heart.

Her initial impulse was to call Shari right away, but she paused, her thumb hovering over the dial button.

Memories of their college days flashed through her mind-how close she and Shari had been, and how Shari had always been someone who prided herself on her independence, quiet yet stubborn to the core.

Linsey knew that if Shari hadn't reached out for help, it was because she chose not to. The thought of calling out of the blue made Linsey second-guess herself. Shari might not even welcome her intervention.

Perhaps it would be wiser to wait for the upcoming reunion to speak to Shari in person, where she could assess the situation firsthand.

With that thought simmering in her mind, Linsey bit her lip pensively, gently setting her phone aside as she steeled herself.

No matter the consequences, she was resolute in her decision to support Shari.

For now, she would bide her time until the reunion to see her again.

The day of the college reunion arrived sooner than expected, casting its spell over the Freyview Grand Hotel.

Draped in the striking red dress that Collin had thoughtfully selected for her, Linsey adorned herself with just a touch of makeup, enhancing her natural beauty rather than overshadowing it.

As soon as she crossed the threshold of the private room, a wave of nostalgia hit her. The room buzzed with the chatter of familiar faces.

"Is that… Linsey?" a former classmate gasped, the first to recognize her amidst the crowd.

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Her words acted like a magnet, drawing all attention toward Linsey. A chorus of awe followed.

"Oh my God, Linsey, you look absolutely stunning!"

"See? The right outfit really does make a world of difference. You always kept it simple back in college, but now… You could have easily been the belle of the campus!"

"Yeah! And to think you dropped out of the campus beauty contest back then. What a loss…"

Amidst the shower of compliments, Linsey's laughter bubbled up, light and airy. "You guys are too kind," she responded with a playful roll of her eyes, her cheeks tinted with a bashful pink.

After another round of mindless chatter, Linsey maintained a polite smile, though her attention was elsewhere. She kept glancing around the room, searching for any sign of Shari. Was she not here yet?

Just then, a former classmate approached, holding up a drink with a wide grin. "Linsey, it's been years! We have to share a drink to make up for lost time."

Despite the fact that Collin was often dismissed as a powerless, disabled man in Grester, he was still part of the Riley family. By marrying him, Linsey had secured a position in elite circles, her social standing now far beyond that of her former classmates. Naturally, they weren't about to let this opportunity slip by-they all wanted to stay on her good side.

Linsey easily saw through their motives. She curved her lips into a polite smile, though it lacked any real warmth. "My husband warned me not to drink before I left. My stomach's been acting up, and if I come home smelling like alcohol, he'll definitely give me a lecture."

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