NovelApexChapter 1269:
In a teasing tone, she called out, “Collin, | swear, you're usually the one who shows up first at my birthday. Now
look at you, keeping everyone waiting.”
“There was traffic. | couldn't help it,” Collin replied succinctly.
While their exchange lingered in the air, Cynthia cover, wearing a wide grin. She looped her arm around
Kylee’s and greeted them. “Kylee. Mr. Riley.”
From afar, Cynthia hadn't recognized the woman at Collin’s side. As she drew closer, her eyes finally landed on
Linsey, and her whole face changed in an instant. “Linsey? Why are you here?”
Linsey’s eyebrows knitted together as she recognized Cynthia.
He looked from one woman to the other, then fixed his eyes on Linsey. “Did you two already meet?”
“We work together,” Linsey replied, keeping her response simple while leaving plenty unsaid.
Truth be told, their relationship was more of a rivalry than any real partnership. Whenever they were at work,
Cynthia wasted no opportunity to undermine her. Felix once told her to just put up with it, making a point to
mention Cynthia’s powerful family.
Watching Cynthia and Kylee interact so warmly now, Linsey finally realized where Cynthia's confidence came
from.
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Collin let the matter rest, giving only the smallest nod in response.
Without missing a beat, Kylee suggested, “Let’s not stand here all night. Con, let's get something to eat.”
A staff member approached quietly and leaned in to speak to Kylee.
For a moment, a different look crossed her face, but she quickly replaced it with a gentle smile and turned to
Collin. “Collin, grab sfood and take it easy. | need to deal with something, but I'll be back soon.”
He barely reacted. “Do as you like.”
Cynthia left right after her, sticking close.
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Linsey’s eyes wandered around the room before she spotted something. That spark in her gaze made it clear she
was ready to slip away.
Collin, as if he had eyes on his back, quickly grabbed her, questioning her intent. “Where are you off to?”
Linsey let out a frustrated breath, thinking his suspicion had no end.
Over and over, she had promised not to disappear, but even though he said he believed her, he just kept
second-guessing every move she made.
Exasperation colored Linsey's sigh as
she gestured ona inteqsléd
despre hrs rying to escape.
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Collin’s gaze followed the direction of her finger and landed on the “Ladies Room” sign posted above a nearby
door.
His mouth set in a thin line before he
finally let go of her hand, a PAH)
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A scowl flickered across Linsey's
face. “How was | supposed to kpow
you'd be this papandid Yolrrethe
SD oRhere to mingle,
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Neither of them was willing to back down, each stubbornly convinced the other was in the wrong.
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