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“Linsey, | remember you had a fiancé not long ago. You two were practically glued together. So how did you
becCollin’s wife in less than a month?” Huntley spoke casually, but his eyes kept drifting toward Collin. “If
I'm not mistaken, Collin got married the sday you were supposed to marry your fiancé, isn’t that right?”
Only Ivy knew the full truth—that Collin had forced Linsey into the marriage. She had even helped hide it from
the rest of the Riley family. But Huntley didn’t believe her. He felt there was more to the story.
Knowing Collin’s reckless nature, Huntley wouldn't put it past him to crash Linsey’s wedding and take her by
force. Now, he was trying to draw the truth out of Linsey, hoping to make Collin look bad and stir Alfredo’s anger
enough to make him act.
Nothing pleased Huntley more than seeing Collin humiliated and punished. To him, Collin was a stain on the
family name. But what happened next caught him off guard.
Linsey calmly rose to Collin’s defense. “I married Collin by choice.”
Collin had been eating quietly, pretending to ignore everything. But when he heard Linsey’s soft reply, he looked
up. His eyes flickered with surprise, and his brows lifted slightly.
Linsey was clever. She saw through Huntley's attempt to corner them. Without rushing, she met his stare and
began to speak with ease.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Collin and | have known each other for a long time. | even confessed to him once, but he turneddown.
That's how | ended up with my ex. On my wedding day, | caught my fiancé cheating. So | walked away.
Coincidentally, | ran into Collin. He toldhis fiancée had also left. After talking for a while, | suggested we get
married.”
Then, with a composed smile that masked her true emotions, she added, “Our marriage was a mutual decision. It
also saved the family from embarrassment on what was supposed to be Collins big day. Any more questions?”
Huntley had thought Linsey would be easy to rattle—sweet, innocent, and naive. But her sharp tongue and
steady poise left him speechless.
For a moment, he couldn't think of what to say.
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The mood at the table shifted.
Then Ivy stepped in to ease the tension. “That's enough. Let’s not dwell on the past. Linsey and Collin are meant
to be, and | like her very much. There's nothing wrong with this marriage.”
With Ivy speaking so firmly, Huntley had no choice but to let it go and quietly continue eating.
After the meal, Alfredo, who had been silent the whole time, finally spoke. His voice was cold and commanding.
“Cto the study later. We need to talk.” He didn’t say a name, but Collin knew the words were meant for him.
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Collin was used to it. He gave a slight nod, his face unreadable.
Once dinner cto an end, the
Riley family at the table quietly
scattered, each slipping away to
manage their own affa > Alfpsdo
and Coli headedluds irs for a
DFivate conversation, Fernanda
scooped up the cat and disappeared
into her room for spampering,
and Huntley found a quiet spot
elsewhere to take a call. Meanwhile,
the staff moved quickly, clearing
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One by one, everyone had something
to keep them busy leavingd.insey as
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