NovelApexChapter 1352:
Taking everything into account, Collin had eventually told Dustin to turn down any deal with the Griffin Group.
In the end, Griffin Group redirected its attention toward Riley Group, with Alfredo now running the company.
It was during one of Collin’s rare visits back to the Riley family’s residence that he crossed paths with Edmond,
who happened to visit Alfredo.
Collin could still picture that overly flattering grin from back then, a complete contrast to the pitiful figure
standing before him now.
That thought drew a cold smirk from Collin as he shot back, “And why exactly would | need your approval?”
Edmond trembled as he waved his hands. “N-no, that’s not what | meant!”
Collin leaned in, his voice edged with challenge. “Then what did you mean?”
“It’s nothing. Just a misunderstanding,” Edmond stammered, plastering on a fake smile as he stumbled upright.
“Mr. Riley, if you've set your sights on her, I'll step aside and let you have the moment.”
Collin’s attention drifted to Linsey, who was huddled close, trembling in his embrace.
He had never thought of himself as tenderhearted, yet watching her like this tugged at something deep inside.
Had he not passed by at that moment, Edmond might have already taken advantage of her.
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The thought alone hardened Collin’s gaze into ice. His voice was razor-sharp as he stopped the man who was
trying to slip away. “Did | say you could go?”
Edmond froze mid-step, his back going rigid. Even before Griffin Group had sought a deal with Riley Group, he
had already heard plenty of stories about Collin Riley. If there was one nthat spelled trouble, it was his.
Nearly choking on his fear, Edmond turned back with watery eyes. “Mr. Riley, is there anything else you need
from me?”
Collin didn’t answer right away. Instead, he drew Linsey closer, wrapping an arm around her waist and pulling her
onto his lap. “Baby, how should | deal with him for you?”
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The word “baby” left Edmond gaping.
Linsey’s eyes went wide as well, her face a mix of shock and disbelief. Collin, however, didn’t so much as blink.
His tone stayed calm as he looked back at Edmond. “You really don’t know she’s my girlfriend?”
Edmond’s legs gave way once more, and with a heavy thud, he collapsed to the floor, his face drained of color in
sheer terror.
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Had he realized it was Collin, no amount of bravery, even with alcohol clouding his judgment, would have
emboldened him to harass Linsey.
A tidal wave of regret crashed over
Edmond, his breath coming in
shallow gasps. He serambied 1d beg,
"limso Dorey, Wit Riley. | had no idea
she was with you. | would never have
dared to trouble her. Please, have
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Collin looked down at Edmond
groveling at his feet, a flicker of
amusement iy is\ feb butnb race
OE sympathy. His voice was cold as
ice. “Why beg me? Was | the one you
tried to assault?” The content is on
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