Chapter 194 Chapter 194 Just You Wait, Linsey What was it about Linsey that captivated Collin so? How had she managed to steal his heart in such a short span of time? Kylee's fists clenched, her nails digging painfully into her palms.
If that was how it was going to be, she would find a way to destroy Collin's illusions about Linsey and drive her away from him forever.
"Just you wait, Linsey," she hissed under her breath.
Her breath hitched with barely suppressed fury, her eyes narrowed with resentment.
Upon returning to Vista Villa, Collin noticed Linsey's absence from their bedroom.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe inquired about her whereabouts and learned from a servant that Linsey had retired to the study after dinner and hadn't been seen since.
Recalling Linsey's unusual quietness during dinner, Collin felt a pang of concern. Without hesitation, he turned his wheelchair and headed towards the study.
He pushed open the study door and found Linsey fast asleep, her head resting on the desk.
A tender smile touched Collin's lips as he gazed at her sleeping form.
He wheeled himself closer. As he was about to wake her and suggest she retire to the bedroom, his design sketches scattered across the desk.
Surprise flickered in his eyes.
He knew Linsey dabbled in design, but this was the first the had seen her creations firsthand. eyes fell upon several No wonder Anthea had sung Linsey's praises. The sketches were impressive; Linsey clearly possessed a natural talent for design.
Lost in thought, Collin was startled when Linsey suddenly stirred. Sensing a presence, she abruptly opened her eyes.
"Who's there?" she asked, her voice thick with sleep.
Seeing her alarm, Collin quickly soothed, "It's just me, Linsey. It's alright." Linsey, initially tense, relaxed visibly upon recognizing Collin. She breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. "Oh, it's you. I thought..." Collin's gaze softened. The memory of her recent kidnapping flashed through his mind. "There's no need to be frightened, Linsey. We're safe here at home. The villa's security is top-notch; no one can get in." 0.0% 17:57 Chapter 194 Just You Wait, Linsey Linsey blinked, surprised by Collin's perceptiveness. "I know," she replied softly, nodding slightly.
Collin's usually sharp eyes held a rare gentleness. He reached out, gently smoothing her slightly messy hair. "Why did you fall asleep here?" he asked softly. "You'll catch a cold. If you're tired, go back to the bedroom and rest." Linsey's thoughts snapped back to the present. She had been so engrossed in her designs that she had completely lost track of time.
"Right," she said, quickly gathering the drafts scattered across the desk. "I'll go to bed now."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCollin chuckled, amused by her flustered movements. "Why the rush to leave? Do you think I'm going to do something to you?" he teased. "No!" Linsey blurted out, her cheeks flaming red.
She snuck a quick glance at him, noticing the playful smirk on his lips, which only intensified her blush.
"I was just worried you might be upset withfor getting se caught up in my work," she explained, trying to regain her composure.
Collin raised an eyebrow. "Not at all," he assured her. "I know how passionate you are about your work." He glanced at the design drafts again. "Besides," he added sincerely, "your designs are excellent. Better than many experienced designers I've seen."
Linsey blushed at the compliment.
"Oh, con," she said, flustered. "I'm. I'm not that good! You're exaggerating." 100.0% Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After