Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 562: Collin's voice was calm yet firm. "I originally partnered with Lawson Group because I respected the Lawson family's long-standing reputation for discretion. For over two decades, they maintained a low profile and devoted themselves to charity work. I agreed to work with them out of genuine regard for their values."

He frowned. "Though Carol is arrogant, I assumed Jeffery would at least reflect some of those principles. In the end, he's nothing more than a self-important fool who believes the world should cater to him."

Dustin let out a sigh of resignation. "I recall that a few years ago, Jeffery actually had a solid reputation. But somewhere along the way, he changed. Lately, he's become unbearably arrogant."

A thoughtful expression crossed Dustin's face. "Do you think Carol's influence turned him into this? She's always been the spoiled, domineering type." Collin nodded slightly. "Spending years around someone like her would inevitably leave a mark. But that's not my concern."

He adopted a defiant tone. "The real issue here is simple-whether it's two billion or twenty billion, we won't flinch. The question is whether the Lawsons will actually see a dime of it."

Collin's eyes darkened, carrying an unmistakable edge. The sight sent a shiver through Dustin, reminding him of something he had nearly forgotten: before marrying Linsey, Collin was feared for his ruthless decisiveness.

Unable to suppress his curiosity, Dustin asked, "Are you planning something else?"

Collin didn't bother explaining. "Just do as I said."

Dustin didn't press further, but one thing was clear-the Lawson family was doomed. Of all the people they could have provoked, they had chosen Linsey. Shaking his head, Dustin almost pitied them.

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Meanwhile, Jeffery remained oblivious to Collin's next move. He sat by Carol's hospital bed, watching over her with unwavering attention.

"Jeffery, my chest hurts so much… Am I dying?" Carol clutched her heart, her voice weak and filled with pure distress.

Jeffery immediately reassured her. "No, don't think like that. I'll bring in the best doctors-I won't let anything happen to you." Hearing his gentle words, Carol felt a fleeting sense of security.

But then a realization struck her. When Linsey had stood on that stage earlier, she had exposed Jeffery's attempt to bribe her in front of everyone. That alone proved how much he cared-he had done all of that for her. It also confirmed that Alexa had indeed acted under his orders. Yet none of that mattered compared to the humiliation she had suffered tonight.

The more she thought about it, the more her anger festered. "Jeffery, what do we do? Linsey had the audacity to livestream my party! How could she stoop so low?" Tears brimmed in her eyes, threatening to spill over.

Choking back a sob, she whispered, "Today was supposed to be my birthday, and she completely ruined it. If I had known this would happen, I never would have invited her."

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