Chapter 429 It''s Been A While, Mr. Riley


    After finishing work, Linsey stopped by a nearby beauty salon to change into her evening gown and apply a touch of refined yet understated makeup.


    Once she was ready, she nced at her reflection in the mirror, feeling reasonably content with her appearance.


    Earlier that afternoon, she had been feeling unwell, and herplexion had looked rather dull.


    Now, with a bit of makeup, she finally appeared refreshed andposed.


    Attending the banquet looking as drained as she had earlier would have been far from appropriate.


    Satisfied with her final look, Linsey gathered the hem of her gown and stepped into the car, setting off for the


    Lawson family''s banquet.


    Half an hourter, she noticed they had barely moved and were still near CR Corporation.


    Frowning slightly, she rolled down the window, scanning the congestion outside.


    The traffic waspletely gridlocked.


    "Mrs. Riley, we''ve been stuck in the same spot for quite some time," the driver said with a hint of frustration. "At this rate, I''m not sure we''ll make it to the banquet on time..."


    Linsey''s voice remained calm. "It''s alright, just drive carefully. Safetyes first."


    It was rush hour, so heavy traffic was to be expected.


    Just then, her phone rang, and she quickly picked up.


    "Linsey, are you close?" Collin''s voice was warm and gentle.


    A smile yed on Linsey''s lips. "Not yet. I''m caught in traffic, so I might be a littlete. If you arrive before me, don''t wait-just head inside."


    Collin frowned slightly on the other end, clearly concerned. "Do you want me toe get you?"


    After a brief pause, his voice softened with regret. "I should''ve waited for you near your office earlier."


    Linsey chuckled lightly, her tone reassuring. "Even if you did, it wouldn''t change the traffic situation. You'' ist end up stuck here with me. No need to worry about it."


    Collin sighed, feeling a tinge of disappointment.


    As the founder of CR Corporation, he had the power to arrange for a clear route.


    But given that he would be revealing his identity at tonight''s banquet, he chose to hold back.


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    Sensing his mood shift, Linsey quickly reassured him, "It''s alright. I''ll be there soon. Have you already arrived?"


    "I''m at the entrance now," Collin replied.


    Linsey nodded. "Go on in first. If you run into any influential guests, take the chance to connect with them. You gave me an invitation, so I''ll have no trouble getting inter."


    Her words made Collin chuckle.


    She was clearly hoping he would use the opportunity towork with business elites.


    Collin chuckled softly.


    What Linsey didn''t realize was that the most powerful figure at this banquet was, in fact, her husband.


    "Collin? Are you still there?" Linsey asked, puzzled by his silence.


    His lips curled into a smile. "I heard you."


    Since she insisted, he had no choice but to follow her advice and head inside first.


    After he ended the call, Collin''s warm expression faded, reced by his usualposed and authoritative


    demeanor.


    He stepped out of the car, his mere presence drawing the attention of those nearby.


    Guests whispered among themselves, wondering who he was. Just then, another


    tall figure confidently approached him.


    The sight of the neer left the crowd even more intrigued.


    "It''s been a while, Mr. Riley."