GoodNovelChapter 214 Chapter 214 Can We Put This Behind Us "Collin, you can't just shutout like this!" Kylee murmured to herself.
She had cback to the country for one reason-she had crossed Gorman in the worst way imaginable.
The only person with enough power to stand up to him was Collin. He was her last chance at fixing this disaster.
If Collin turned his back on her now, she was finished.
Panic coiled in her chest, tightening with every second. She lunged forward, gripping the arm of Collin's subordinate in the front seat. "Call Collin. Right now!" Her voice shook with urgency.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe subordinate didn't even blink. His tone stayed level, almost indifferent. "Miss Russell, if you have something to say, I can pass it along to Mr. Riley." Kylee's eyes widened, shock tightening her chest. "What's that supposed to mean? Are you saying Collin's shuttingout for good? We've been friends for years! He wouldn't just cutoff like this!" But the subordinate didn't so much as flinch. His tone remained flat, unwavering. "I'm just following Mr. Riley's instructions. If you refuse to cooperate, you'll only make things harder for both of us." Frustration burned in her chest, but she bit back her anger.
This subordinate had been by Collin's side for years. Crossing him would only slam the door shut on her last chance.
She drew in a slow, measured breath, forcing herself to keep her voice steady. "I understand." Kylee fell silent, forcing herself to stop protesting as the subordinate drove her to the hotel. But a sharp glint of malice flickered in her eyes.
"This had to be Linsey's doing. While I was away, that scheming bitch must have filled Collin's head with lies. That's why he is shutting her out. Linsey, you'd better watch yourself," Kylee thought bitterly as her fingers curled into fists. The next morning, Linsey arrived at work like any other day. But the moment she stepped into the office, Coen was already striding toward her, irritation clear on his face. "Linsey, why are you so late today?" She blinked, caught off guard. Late? This was the stshe always cin.
Before she could get a word in, Coen said impatiently, "Just put your things down and get to the reception room. Now. Miss Russell is waiting." Linsey barely had tto process before the pieces clicked into place.
After yesterday's mess at Vista Villa, Collin had arranged another place for Kylee to stay.
0.0% 19:43 Chapter 214 Can We Put This Behind Us And now, Kylee was probably here to replace her with another designer in the company.
A dull ache settled in Linsey's chest. She had poured so much into this design-so close to finishing, just a little more to go.
But there was nothing she could do. She would just have to move on to the next one.
"Got it," she said, keeping her voice even. Then, without wasting another second, she headed for the reception room.
Linsey braced herself before stepping inside, fully expecting hostility from Kylee.
But the moment she opened the door, she was caught off guard. Kylee rose to her feet with a warm smile, as if they were old friends.
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"Linsey, there you are!" Before Linsey could react, Kylee reached for her hand, gripping it with practiced ease.
"I owe you an apology, she said, her voice dripping with sincerity. "I'm really sorry if my carelessness upset you yesterday." Linsey hesitated, momentarily thrown by the sudden shift in demeanor.
Kylee's smile softened, her voice turning almost pleading. "I hope there are no hard feelings I've known Collin for years, so of course I lean on him NO sometimes. I never meant for you to misunderstand our relationship." She gave Linsey's hand a gentle squeeze. "Can we put this behind us?" Kylee's words were so warm, so flawlessly delivered, that Linsey couldn't find a single crack in them.
A tangle of emotions stirred inside her. Maybe Kylee really was being sincere.
She pressed her lips together, turning it over in her mind. Holding a grudge over something so minor-wouldn't E.
that be petty? After all, Collin and Kylee had been friends for years.
Linsey exhaled quietly, letting her shoulders ease. "Kylee, I overreacted yesterday. Collin already explained everything to me, so don't worry. I'm not upset with either of you." Her voice softened as she met Kylee's gaze.
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