Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 505: She tightened her jaw, startled by Linsey's complete lack of nervousness around someone of her influence.

Others would have scrambled eagerly to fulfill her wishes without a second thought.

Yet Linsey acted as if the Lawson family held no power over her.

This woman had courage unlike any Carol had seen before. Carol briefly considered this, and a cunning thought began to form in her mind.

It occurred to her that CR Corporation's staff were probably unaware that Linsey was married to their founder.

Did Linsey herself even know about this connection?

Perhaps she had chosen to work her way up independently, refusing to lean on her husband's prominent position at CR Corporation.

Carol was entertained by this possibility, her lips curving subtly as she said, "Linsey, someone mentioned you're married. Is that true?"

Linsey's brow creased lightly; she was puzzled at Carol's sudden switch in topic.

"Is my marriage relevant to the matter we're discussing right now?" she asked with detached politeness.

Carol gave a quiet laugh and replied, "There's no need to get defensive. I was simply making conversation. Nothing more."

She glanced at Linsey, who had remained standing all along, and continued, "Forget about the coffee, then. Let's sit and talk properly."

Linsey silently glanced at Carol, then decided to sit on the nearby sofa.

As she settled in, memories of Carol's recent visit to CR Corporation to meet its founder surfaced in her thoughts.

Whispers from her colleagues began to echo in her mind.

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Could it be that Carol harbored feelings for the founder of CR Corporation?

Yet, what concern was that of hers?

Despite her time at CR Corporation, she had never once encountered the founder.

Why would Carol link her to the founder?

The puzzle left Linsey completely perplexed.

She could not fathom any other reason behind Carol's animosity towards her.

They had only just met; their paths had not crossed before.

After pondering for a moment, Linsey responded with open honesty, "I am indeed married."

She declared her marital status clearly, hoping to dispel Carol's suspicions.

The last thing she wanted was to create an unnecessary enemy.

Carol quickly asked, "Linsey, with all your achievements, your husband must be quite remarkable, right? Does he run a business in town? Perhaps I know him."

Maintaining her composure, Linsey responded, "Miss Lawson, you flatter me too much. I lead a simple life, and so does my husband."

She changed her expression during a brief pause and quietly suggested, "If you are truly keen on working together, let's be direct. There's no point in wasting our time."

Linsey's straightforwardness slightly annoyed Carol.

"Linsey, I was merely hoping for a relaxed conversation. Is there a need for such formality?" She inhaled deeply before adding, "By the way, we're poised to forge a lasting alliance with your firm. Remember, I am a Lawson. It's quite surprising how you could speak to me with such disregard."

Unfazed, Linsey replied calmly, "Please don't take it the wrong way. I did not mean to offend. My schedule is quite full, and if you're here to chat informally, today may not be ideal."

Carol scowled, shocked at Linsey's aloofness. She couldn't recall ever being disregarded by someone of such ordinary status!

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