hapter 17 Why Is She Asleep Here


    "What?! No way!"


    Cynthia''s voice shot up, her disbelief echoing through the room. She had been so certain she would be the one to pass. Yet,


    against all logic, the arrogant neer-Linsey-had taken the spot instead.


    Linsey, equally stunned, blinked in disbelief. Had she misheard? She wanted this so badly that her mind struggled to ept


    it as reality.


    But then, the interviewer stepped forward, offering her a warm smile. "Linsey, congrattions on passing the interview."


    Joy flickered across Linsey''s face, her chest tightening with excitement. It took her a second to find her voice. "Thank you...


    Thank you so much!"


    She had done it-she had gotten into her dreampany. This meant she could finally help Collin with his debts.


    Around her, the other designers murmured in shock.


    "How is this even possible?"


    "It''s really her. I didn''t expect her work to be that good."


    "A neer outscored Cynthia? That''s unreal."


    Cynthia, frozen in ce for several seconds, suddenly let out a furious cry. She stormed toward the interviewers, her face


    twisted with outrage. "There has to be a mistake!"


    Her re snapped to Linsey, who was still basking in her victory, and her voice dripped with venom. "Linsey cheated! I demand a review of the results! There''s no way my designs lost to hers!"


    The lead interviewer''s expression darkened, his patience wearing thin.


    "Cynthia Keller, are you questioning our ability to evaluate talent? If that''s the case, perhaps you should take my job instead."


    Cynthia stiffened, her breath catching. She mped her mouth shut, too intimidated to say another word.


    This interviewer was a key figure in CR Corporation''s Fashion Design Department, someone Linsey knew she couldn''t afford to offend.


    Internally, Cynthia seethed, "Curse you, Linsey."


    Once the other designers had left, the lead interviewer motioned for Linsey to approach. "You don''t have any conflicting ns, do you? If not,e by tomorrow morning to finalize the onboarding process. Someone will guide you through thepany and help you get started."


    "Alright. Thank you," Linsey replied, a smile tugging at her lips. After exchanging a few words, she exited the room, her


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    heart still fluttering with joy.


    Securing a position at CR Corporation felt like the happiest event of thest six months.


    Her thoughts turned to Collin, whom she hadn''t seen in a while. If he was home, she couldn''t wait to share this triumph


    with him.


    Perhaps it would help him trust her more and bring them closer.


    As she stepped outside the CR Corporation building, Linsey spotted Cynthia waiting for her, looking furious.


    "Linsey, don''t get too cocky," Cynthia spat, her voice dripping with malice. "Just wait. I''ll expose your true colors."


    With that, Cynthia stormed off, leaving Linsey momentarily stunned.


    Linsey blinked, confused, and chuckled under her breath. She had no idea what Cynthia meant, but her mood was so high


    after the interview that she didn''t feel like engaging.


    Soon enough, Linsey arrived back at Vista Vi.


    "Is Collining home tonight?" she asked the butler as she slipped off her shoes.


    The butler smiled, his tone warm. "Mr. Riley mentioned he would be home for dinner."


    He then looked at her expectantly. "Mrs. Riley, what would you like for dinner? I''ll have the kitchen prepare it early."


    Linsey thought for a moment before responding. "No need. I''ll cook. Just have two maids help me."


    Since there was nothing else on her mind, Linsey decided to cook and surprise Collin.


    By the time the meal was ready, the sky outside had darkened, casting a soft, tranquil glow through the windows.


    Linsey washed her hands carefully, then settled herself on the sofa, her eyes flickering toward the door every so often as


    she waited for Collin.


    But time dragged on, and there was still no sign of him at the entrance. Noticing Linsey''s waiting posture, the butler hesitated before speaking up. "Mrs. Riley, it''s gettingte. Why don''t you eat something first? Mr. Riley must still be caught up with work."


    Linsey shook her head gently, her voice soft but firm. "No, I''ll wait. I want to eat with him."


    The butler, sensing there was little point in arguing, simply nodded and stepped away.


    As the minutes passed, Linsey''s eyes grew heavier. Gradually, she drifted off to sleep on the sofa.


    It wasn''t untilte at night that Collin finally got home. He entered the living room and his gaze immediately fell on Linsey, asleep on the sofa.


    He froze for a moment, surprised, and then, in a low voice, he turned to the butler,


    a furrow appearing between his brows. "What''s going on? Why is she asleep here?"