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But what if Linsey truly refused to come? Wouldn't that render all her scheming completely worthless?
Uncertainty gnawed at her. An uncomfortable tension settled over the room like a heavy blanket.
Thankfully, Collin chose that moment to intervene.
Without asking Linsey’s opinion, he reached over and took the invitation card himself. “We'll attend together.”
Linsey’s displeasure flared instantly, the urge to contradict him right in front of Kylee almost overwhelming. She
couldn't stand the way he made decisions for her, as if her own thoughts and feelings didn’t matter at all.
Kylee lowered her hand with visible relief, then couldn't resist taking another jab while praising Collin. “You're
always so wonderfully considerate, Collin.”
“You should head back now,” Collin repeated, his tone leaving no room for argument.
Though reluctance was written all over her face, Kylee forced herself to comply.
“Of course.”
“Roland, show her out,” Collin commanded.
Roland, who had just finished preparing a fresh cup of coffee for Kylee, blinked in surprise at how quickly her visit
was ending. Still, he recovered smoothly and responded to Collin with practiced professionalism. “Of course, Mr.
Riley.”
Setting the untouched coffee cup carefully on the side table, he gestured toward the door with polished courtesy.
“Miss Russell, please allowto escort you out.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLinsey remained silent, watching Kylee’s retreat with sharp eyes. Only after their unwelcguest had vanished
completely from sight did she whirl around to face Collin, curiosity burning too hot to contain. “I clearly refused
her invitation. So why did you just decide foranyway?”
Collin’s fingers moved with deliberate precision as he straightened his tie, his attention shifting to the ornate
invitation card without any attempt to hide his reasoning.
“You're my wife now. Attending these social gatherings is simply part of navigating high society. Kylee’s birthday
banquet could be the perfect opportunity for you to build connections and expand your network,” he explained.
Linsey said nothing in response, but her thoughts churned with frustration. Even if attending such events was
truly necessary, surely countless other opportunities would present themselves in the future. Why did it have to
be this particular banquet, hosted by that insufferable woman?
The memory of Kylee's condescending attitude sent fresh waves of barely controlled anger coursing through her
veins.
With that fire still burning bright, she met Collin’s expectant gaze and delivered her final answer with unwavering
determination. “I don’t want to go.”
“Why?” Collin pressed.
Linsey’s teeth sank into her lower lip. “Miss Russell despisescompletely. Why should | bend over backward to
attend her birthday celebration?”
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