Chapter 214 Can We Put


    This Behind Us


    "Collin, you can''t just shut me out like this!" Kylee murmured to herself.


    She hade back 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 herst 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.


    The 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 shutting me out


    for good? We''ve been friends for years! He wouldn''t just cut me off like this!"


    But the subordinate didn''t so much as flinch. His tone remained t, 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 m the door shut on herst 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 sote today?"


    She blinked, caught off guard. Late? This was the same time she always came in.


    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 time to process before the pieces clicked into ce.


    After yesterday''s mess at Vista Vi, Collin had arranged another ce for Kylee to stay.


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    And now, Kylee was probably here to rece her with another designer in thepany.


    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.


    "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 sometimes. I never meant for you to misunderstand our rtionship."


    She gave Linsey''s hand a gentle squeeze. "Can we put this behind us?"


    Kylee''s words were so warm, so wlessly 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 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 exined 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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