GoodNovelChapter 200 Chapter 200 Do You Have Other Plans Tonight Once Kylee shared her plan, Cynthia nodded with a smirk. "Alright, I understand." To avoid drawing attention, she made sure to leave the café first.
When Cynthia returned to the office, she crossed paths with Linsey, who was heading out to print sdocuments.
Linsey looked up, her gaze meeting Cynthia's-sharp, almost mocking.
Based on their previous encounters, Linsey fully expected a biting remark, something laced with sarcasm or an insult.
But to her surprise, Cynthia merely glanced at her, dismissively, before turning and walking off without a word. The silence left Linsey momentarily confused. And it wasn't just her; several colleagues in the office noticed the odd tension. They exchanged puzzled glances, sensing something was off.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"This is weird. Cynthia didn't go after Linsey this time?" "Maybe she's actually scared Linsey has spowerful connections. Doesn't want to stir the pot." "Yeah, especially with Kylee involved. That's probably what's keeping her in check." Linsey didn't pay much attention to the unusual silence from Cynthia. She simply printed her documents and got back to her desk, diving into her design work.
Not far off, Cynthia shot occasional glances at Linsey, a smug smile tugging at her lips.
Inside, Cynthia's thoughts were dark. "Enjoy it while you can, Linsey. I'm going to bring you down soon enough." A cold flash of malice flickered in Cynthia's eyes, a look that betrayed her true intentions.
When it was tto clock out, Linsey packed up her things and then felt her phone buzz. It was Collin calling. "Are you off work yet?" His deep, soothing voice flowed through the phone. "I'm outside that café. Cjoin me." Linsey blinked, caught off guard "Why are you here all of a sudden?" The words were out before she could stop them, but then she remembered what Collin had mentioned last night. Her surprise turned into curiosity as she asked, "Wait... are we going to the place you talked about last night? Didn't you say we'd go over the weekend? What's with the change of plans?" She started to smooth her hair down, feeling a bit flustered and caught off guard by the sudden shift.
"I figured you might be overthinking things from last night," he explained with a warm chuckle. "So I thought it'd be better to do it now. Do you have other plans tonight?" As she replayed the intimate conversation they had shared last night, Linsey felt a warmth rise to her cheeks.
0.0% 17:58 Chapter 200 Do You Have Other Plans Tonight She couldn't quite understand what had cover her in that moment to open up so completely, but now that she thought about it, the memory made her a little embarrassed.
She pressed her lips together, her voice soft as she replied, "I don't have any other plans, but... you changed the tso suddenly. I'm not really prepared. How about 1 go hand get ready first?" After all, this felt like an official date.
"No need for any of that. Just having you there is all I need." Collin's voice was steady and reassuring Her nerves eased a little, and she smiled softly. "Alright, I'll be there soon." Not long after, she slipped into his car.
As she settled in and closed the door, he reached over and gently brushed a strand of hair from her face. "Was work tough today?" 25 She smiled, feeling at ease. "Not really. When I'm working on something I love, it doesn't feel tiring at all." A brief silence followed, and then she grew a little uneasy, glancing at him as she asked, "Where exactly are we going?" She looked down at her work outfit, suddenly self-conscious. "I hope it's not sfancy place. I might be a bit underdressed right now, and I don't want to embarrass you." Seeing her hesitation, he chuckled softly, his voice calm. "Don't worry. It's not anywhere high-end."
Then, with a playful smile, he added, "Actually, I'm more worried you Won't e.
like it onde we get there."
At his words, she shook her head immediately, her tone earnest and unwavering, "No matter where you take me, or who you are, I'll never dislike it-or you."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFor a brief moment, his gaze softened, charged with emotion, He reached for her hand, gupping it NO.
gently, and spoke with quiet intensity. "Linsey, remember that. If you decide to run later, I won't let you." Her curiosity deepened.
What kind of place was it that made him so serious about this? Finally, the car cto a halt.
"We're here," Collin said with a smile.
Linsey opened the door and stepped out. But as soon as she did, her breath caught in her throat, her body freezing in shock.
It was in that moment that she fully understood what his earlier words had meant.
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