Chapter 83 We Must Be


    Cautious


    At that moment, Collin had entirely forgotten Linsey''s sharp words during the argument with Dustin.


    "Just stay close and steer clear of any drama. Tonight, your main task is to assist with the wheelchair," he instructed in a level tone.


    Linsey raised her eyebrows in mild surprise. "After all the effort I put into looking fabulous tonight, that''s all you''re asking of me?"


    Hisposure briefly wavered, and the corner of his mouth twitched. "What? You think that task is beneath you?"


    "Not at all!" She quickly stood, positioning herself behind him. "I''ll do as you say, no questions asked."


    Watching herply so readily, Collin felt an unsettling twinge. He was wary that she might present surprises he hadn''t considered.


    This evening, his n was simply to introduce Linsey at the Riley family''s banquet as a formality. He had no desire to draw her into hisplicated dealings with them.


    The grandest hotel in Grester was alive with the hum of prominent figures from various sectors arriving in session, filling the space with animated conversation.


    "Happy birthday, Mr. Riley!"


    "Mrs. Riley, your son is so handsome. He''s destined for great things."


    d in avish gown, Fernanda responded with a warm smile. "Thank you. We missed having a proper toast at thest wedding banquet, so let''s make up for it tonight."


    Meanwhile, Huntley, the birthday boy, leanedzily against a wall at the back, visibly showing his impatience.


    As she spotted this, Fernanda''s mood soured. She summoned an assistant to entertain the guests briefly, then pulled Huntley aside with a stern expression.


    "Mom! What are you doing?" Huntleyined irritably.


    “Be quiet!” Fernanda retorted sharply, her expression stern. "What did you promise me before? This is your birthday celebration! If you continue with this careless demeanor, I''ll have you removed from Grester!"


    Huntley scowled and tugged at his mother''s arm, his voice tinged with frustration. "Mom, I''m really tired. When does this start? I''m starving."


    Though she was annoyed, Fernanda''s tone softened slightly out of sympathy. "Just a bit longer. The guests are here for our family''s reputation, but you must treat them with respect. If word spreads of your rudeness, it could damage your image.


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    Huntley appeared unmoved and slightly arrogant. "So what? I don''t care about mingling with these people. I''ll take over the


    family business. Dad will never pass the inheritance to Collin, that cripple."


    Fernanda''s face softened briefly. "You''re not wrong."


    She frowned again after a moment. "But don''t underestimate Collin. Despite his paralysis, he''s be quite cunning. I thought I dealt with Haven, but Collin still got married first. If he has a child before you, it couldplicate things."


    Huntley scoffed. "Collin? That cripple? Who in town would want his child? Even if he does have a child, it will make no


    difference. I''m not concerned."


    "Still, we must be cautious," Fernanda advised, her brows knitting together.


    "Yeah, yeah, I understand," Huntley responded dismissively. “Later, I''ll meet that woman and figure out a way to sway her. Maybe I can use her as a spy."


    As he spoke, Huntley looked toward the hotel entrance, puzzled. "Why hasn''t Collin shown up yet? He isn''t too afraid toe, is he?"


    Just then, a staff member rushed over to inform them, "Collin and his wife have just arrived."


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