Chapter 289 Where Did These Come From, Linsey


    Linsey could tell that Collin was genuinely content in this setting.


    It seemed that he felt most at peace when he was among his friends.


    Linsey, watching Dustin stagger slightly from too much drink, decided it was time to step in. In a gentle tone, she said to


    Collin, "Come on, cut him some ck. It''s just Dustin being Dustin, always a bit wild and carefree."


    Collin paused, then nodded slowly, his expression softening due to Linsey''s intervention.


    "Alright,” he conceded, "Dominic, take Dustin home. And be careful out there.”


    As Dominic led a swaying Dustin out, Dolores also prepared to leave.


    She sensed that Linsey and Collin would appreciate some privacy.


    "I''ve got some work piled up, so I better get back," she exined, masking her intent with a professional excuse.


    Linsey, ever concerned for Dolores, offered, "Let us drive you back. It''s no trouble at all."


    Dolores shook her head firmly, her voice resolute. "Really, there''s no need. I''m sober, and it''s not far. I''ll be fine."


    The discussion went back and forth until Collin, wanting to ease the situation, called over his assistant. "Take Dolores


    home, will you?" he instructed.


    "Yes, Mr. Riley," the assistant responded promptly.


    With the others gone, the room grew quieter, leaving just Linsey and Collin alone in the soft glow of the remaining lights.


    Linsey noticed the flush on Collin''s cheeks, an unmistakable sign of the evening''s indulgences. With a touch of concerncing her voice, she said, "Collin, you''ve had quite a bit to drink tonight. Are you sure you''re alright?"


    Collin held his liquor with remarkable easepared to others.


    However, noticing Linsey''s concerned gaze, he replied with a serene smile, “Just a tad, but it''s manageable. A brisk walk in the fresh air should set me right."


    Linsey offered a nod of understanding. "Okay, I''ll just pop into the restroom quick, and then we can take that walk."


    "Sounds good," Collin agreed.


    As Linsey returned from the restroom, a waiter intercepted her path.


    "Pardon me, are you Linsey Riley?" he inquired.


    Startled, Linsey eyed him with a mix of surprise and caution. “Yes, and who might you be?"


    In a respectful tone, the waiter exined, "I''ve been asked to deliver a gift to you. Please, ept it."


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    But hey Bends already shower has will gifts sather?


    Then, the waiter extended a bouquet of stunting rest reuse, their petata vivist and tush


    Taken aback, Linsey hesitantly epted therge banquet, her mind racing with


    the rould have sent this to me?" she asked, her curisalty piqued.


    The waiter''s smile widened politely


    widened politely. "A gentleman with undentalche charm!


    At that, Lineer''s thought mmediately turned to Callin him


    the Howers were an unserpected romantis pasture from


    Indeed, they had decided that today would serve as a dual celebration for her birthday as well


    This was probably his unique gesture of presenting her with a gift on their important day.


    With this heartwarming thought, Linery allowed a radiant emite to grace her features,


    As she turned gracefully to make her way back to the room, she remained blissfully unaware of the enigmatte figurs hurking stealthily nearby


    From his hidden vantage point, Corman''s eyes sparkled with joy as he observed Linesy epting the roses he had anonymously sent. A smug smile spread across his face.


    This woman, who had vehemently opposed the idea of marrying him, was now unwittingly cherishing his rosse.


    Her eyes, reflecting the delicate hues of the petals, seemed to dance with unspoken delight


    Gorman had been tracking Linsey''s every move for some time.


    He was aware that tonight was not just any celebration but a joint birthday bash


    for Linsey and Collin, peppered with the presence of their close niends.


    With this gesture, Gorman aimed to nudge Linsey''s worthless husband out of the way.


    His confidence surged with the belief that the dissolution of Linsey and Collin''s marriage was imminent.


    Once she got a divorce, he would approach Linsey anew, beating his love authentically and wholeheartedly


    After all, wasn''t it said that a grand romantic gesture could sway even the most resolute heart?


    Unbeknownst to the dark threads of Gorman''s thoughts, Linsey reentered the room, her spirits lifted by the bouquet of roses in her arms.


    However, the sight of the bouquet prompted Collin to arch an eyebrow inquisitively and probe, "Where did thesee from, Linsey?"


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