Chapter 345 You Must Be Mistaken!


    After work, Linsey swung by Vista Vi to pick up the bodyguard Collin had assigned to her.


    As Linsey arrived at Ivy''s residence, Fernanda stepped out with a bright smile, her enthusiasm almost overbearing


    "Linsey, you''ve arrived." Fernanda reached forward as if to take Linsey''s hand, but before she could, a tall, imposing bodyguard moved swiftly between them, blocking her path.


    "Mrs. Riley." His voice was calm but firm.


    Fernanda''s smile wavered, a flicker of displeasure shing in her eyes.


    Even a bodyguard dared to stand in her way now.


    Collin was getting bolder by the day.


    A flicker of resentment darkened Fernanda''s gaze.


    If she wanted her n to go smoothly, this bodyguard needed to be dealt with.


    "Linsey, bringing protection like this-so cautious," Fernanda said. "I only invited you to talk about the birthday banquet, not to hurt you."


    She then changed the topic and smiled warmly. "You probably haven''t eaten yet. The kitchen''s already prepared something Why don''t we sit down for a meal?"


    Linsey''s voice stayed cool. "That won''t be necessary, Fernanda. Let''s get straight to the point. The sooner we''re done, the sooner I can go home and rest."


    Fernanda hesitated before forcing a pleasant smile. "Why the rush? There''s plenty of space here-you could stay the night."


    Linsey let out a soft, knowingugh. "Collin and I just got married. We''re still in our honeymoon phase. I can''t exactly spend the night away, can I? I''m sure you, of all people, would understand."


    Fernanda''s smile stiffened. Her n had fallen through, but she had no choice but to go along with it.


    As Fernanda led Linsey into the living room, she wore a warm smile. "You have


    an impable eye for design. I trust you''ll make Ivy''s birthday banquet unforgettable."


    She gestured to a nearby servant. "Bring Linsey some coffee."


    At the same time, a subtle flicker in her eyes sent an unspokenmand.


    The servant bowed and stepped away.


    The bodyguard behind Linsey caught the exchange. His gaze sharpened, tracking the servant''s movements.


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    Without hesitation, he followed one sharp nce confirmed his suspicion the servant was tampering with the coffee


    "What we you think you''re doing? His voice was ice-cold this grip was swift and firm as he caught her wrist


    The servant yelped started. She quickly masked her panic, forcing a confused expression. "What are you talking about? Fm


    Just making coffee


    Themotion immediately drew Linsey and Fernanda''s attention.


    Fernanda''s tone turned sharp "What''s going on?"


    Linsey''s pulse quickened, her expression darkening


    Collin had personally assigned this bodyguard to ensure her safety, and Linsey had no reason to doubt him.


    The moment he grabbed the servant''s wrist, a warning prickled at the back of her mind. Something was off.


    And she was right. The bodyguard turned to Linsey, his voice calm but firm. "Mrs. Riley, I just saw this servant add


    something to your coffee. It looked highly suspicious."


    Linsey shot up from her seat. "What?"


    Fernanda gasped, her expression a mask of disbelief. "That''s absurd! My servants would never do such a thing. You must


    be mistaken!"


    The bodyguard didn''t flinch. "I know what I saw."


    With a swift twist of the servant''s wrist, he forced her fingers open.


    A tiny object slipped from her grasp, hitting the floor with a soft clink.