Marrying A Secret Zillionaire, Happy Ever After


    Chapter 456 There''s No


    Need To Get Defensive


    As Carol spoke, her intense gaze locked onto Linsey, causing a twinge of difort in Linsey


    Enefly diverting her gaze, Linseyposed herself and then asked, "Miss Lawson, did youe here today talk about design?"


    With a casual air, Carol responded, "Yes, that''s why I''m here. However, I find it hard to concentrate without my favorite coffee in hand."


    Reclining with a mixture of yfulness and sincerity, she added, "You lead the Fashion Design Department here at CR Corporation; amodating a simple client preference should be within your capabilities, right?"


    Within moments, Linsey understood that Carol was provoking her.


    Such hostility was not new to Linsey, years of simr challenges had honed her


    senses.


    Her carefree days were over, reced by a keen awareness of people''s intentions toward her.


    Linsey had no doubts about Carol''s feelings toward her..


    The tension had been evident since their encounter at the Lawson family''s event.


    This understanding brought Linsey a sense of relief. A small smile yed on her lips as she maintained herposure. "As you''ve pointed out, my role is to create designs for my clients. Handling errands, however, falls under the expertise of professionals."


    Before Carol could respond, Linsey was already reaching for her phone. "Since you''re used to luxury, you might not know about the many services avable for errands. I''d be happy to connect you with one."


    Carol''s face hardened, her smile turning into a grimace. "I was under the impression that you would take care of a simple request like this personally."


    Without pausing, Linsey responded confidently, "Wouldn''t doing that just mean throwing away my effort? You''ve approached me because you believe in my talent. Why should I bother myself with insignificant tasks?"


    Carol examined Linsey closely, noticing the quiet certainty that radiated from her calm demeanor.


    She tightened her jaw, startled by Linsey''spleteck of nervousness around someone of her influence. Others would have scrambled eagerly to fulfill her wishes without a second thought.


    Yet Linsey acted as if the Lawson family held no power over her.


    This woman had courage unlike any she had seen before.


    Carol briefly considered this, and a cunning thought began forming in her mind.


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    It urred to her that CR Corporation''s staff were probably unaware Linsey was married to their founder.


    Did Linsey herself even know about this connection?


    Perhaps she chose to work her way up independently, refusing to lean on her husband''s prominent position at


    CR Corporation.


    Carol was entertained by this possibility, her lips curving subtly as she said, "Linsey, someone mentioned you''re married. Is that true?"


    Linsey''s brow creased lightly, she was puzzled at Carol''s sudden switch in topic.


    "Is my marriage relevant to the matter we''re discussing right now?" she asked with detached politeness.


    Carol gave a quietugh and replied, "There''s no need to get defensive. I was simply making conversation


    Nothing more."


    She nced at Linsey, who had remained standing all along, and continued, "Forget about the coffee, then. Let''s sit and talk properly."