Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 768: Collin's expression didn't waver. "I got it," he replied flatly, showing neither annoyance nor warmth.

But to Linsey, watching from the side, it looked far more intimate than it was.

Her breathing grew shallow, her fingers curling tightly in her lap.

Just then, Gorman leaned over and murmured, "Do you like the painting?" Snapped out of her thoughts, Linsey almost dismissed it without thinking. But she caught herself. Instead, she gave a faint smile.

"It's alright."

Pulling herself together, she felt embarrassed. She shouldn't have let her jealousy cloud her judgment.

In truth, she hadn't even taken a proper look at the painting yet.

Gorman, watching her closely, gave a slow, amused smile. "Honestly, it's no more than a beginner's piece. I'm not sure what everyone's so impressed by."

Linsey blinked in surprise.

She turned to him and asked quietly, "Are you serious?"

Gorman looked deeply into Linsey's eyes and said, "I'm always serious when it comes to you."

Linsey's heart skipped a beat.

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Had he already forgotten everything she told him? Otherwise, why would he suddenly say something like that again?

Feeling flustered and at a loss, Linsey chose to ignore him. She turned her focus back to the auction stage.

"We will start the bidding for the oil painting at $1 million."

"$1.5 million."

"$2 million!"

The bidding continued, and by the time it reached three million, most of the bidders had backed off.

Haven began to grow restless.

She bit her lip anxiously. Then, a thought occurred to her. Leaning toward Collin, she whispered, "Collin, I've changed my mind. I don't want to sell the painting to just anyone. Could you help me win it? I'll pay you back later. Besides, it's for charity-so the money goes to a good cause."

Collin paused, then replied coolly, "You can bid for it yourself."

Haven's face fell at his blunt refusal. "But if I do that, people will talk. I'd rather avoid that kind of attention."

"$3.5 million, going once, twice."

Haven's eyes reddened with anxiety. "Collin, please."

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