Chapter 403 You''ve Duped
Me Once More!
"Why on earth would the prestigious Lawson family invite you to their grand banquet?" Linsey eximed, her brow arching in disbelief.
The Lawson family stood at the pinnacle of Grester''s elite, their family name echoing with power and prestige, demanding respect wherever it was spoken.
Despite their recent retreat from the public eye, their business ventures thrived, growing steadily.
Their reach stretched beyond the local borders of Grester, cementing their status as a formidable force
nationwide.
Linsey, having caught wind of the uing Lawson family''s banquet, knew it would be nothing short of spectacr, with the elite of the elite on the guest list.
She had eavesdropped earlier that day at her office, catching snippets about the founder of CR Corporation attending, alongside his wife.
The image of the opulent gathering was easy for her to conjure up, filled with glittering lights and echoingughter, a true spectacle of wealth and power.
It was precisely because she understood the magnitude of such an event that Linsey found the invitation to Collin so perplexing.
Catching the puzzled expression etching deeper into her features, Collin let out a soft chuckle, his eyes twinkling with mirth as he teased, "What''s the matter? Don''t you have faith in your husband''s capabilities?"
Linsey hadn''t anticipated his humor in such a grave moment.
Her cheeks tinged with a soft rose as surprise flickered across her face, prompting her to yfully smack his
arm.
"Ouch..." Collin sucked in a breath sharply, jolting Linsey just when she was readying a sharpeback.
"What happened?" Her heart pounded with sudden concern. She was positive she had tapped his other arm, the one free of injury.
Tension knotted in her stomach as she leaned forward to examine the spot she had hit. "Show me."
Yet, as she outstretched her arm, Collin''s features softened into a mischievous grin, and he swiftly captured her wrist in his grasp. His affectionate eyes locked onto hers.
Linsey''s pulse raced. Breaking from her momentary trance, Linsey gathered her wits and scowled, her irritationced with disbelief. "Collin, you''ve duped me once more!"
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Her expression, a mix of annoyance and yful exasperation, only made Collin cherish this unexpected glimpse of her spirited side even more.
Linsey, usually soposed, now sparkled with an infectious energy that drew a genuine, admiring smile from Collin. His striking features softened, making him all the more captivating.
This man possessed an almost unfair level of attractiveness.
Even as she recognized his yful antics, Linsey found it exceedingly difficult to harbor any real anger toward
him.
With this thought, she released a half-exasperated, half-amused sigh.
Collin quickly responded, tenderly caressing her cheek in aforting gesture, "Alright, I admit it-I was wrong." His tonecked any real remorse.
"You hardly sound apologetic," Linsey retorted, her arms folded across her chest as she adopted a stern expression. "For a moment there, you really had me worried. I feared I might have identally struck your injured arm."
As he realized his joke had genuinely rmed her, Collin''s demeanor shifted to one of earnest concern. "I promise not to tease you like that again. Please, don''t be upset, okay?"
The genuine remorse in his apology swiftly dissolved Linsey''s irritation.
Their conversation soon resumed its yful tone before steering back to more serious matters.
"The Lawson family inviting you is notable, but I''m far more concerned about your arm. The banquet will be crowded-what if someone identally bumps into you?" Linsey expressed her worries.
Collin offered a reassuring smile. "Don''t fret, I''m nearly healed. The banquet isn''t for a few more days. With ample rest at home, I''ll be in fine form. Besides, it''s crucial I attend this banquet, and I''d like you to be there with me."
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