Chapter 518 Jeffery, Don''t Worry About Me


    Carol''s expression stiffened briefly before she cast her gaze downward, concealing the flicker of unease in her


    eyes.


    She spoke softly. "Jeffery, do you remember the day I visited CR Corporation to meet Mr. Riley?


    Jeffery gave a small nod. "Yes, I remember."


    Sensing that she wasn''t in the best mood, he decided against reminding her to keep her distance from Collin Carol continued, her tone carrying a hint of grievance. "Just as I was about to leave, Linsey stopped me. She told me I wasn''t good enough for him-that only she had the right to be by his side."


    Jeffery''s expression darkened instantly. "What did you just say?"


    Carol nced at him, her delicate features showing just the right amount of vulnerability.


    No one-not even Alexa-knew the truth about Linsey''s husband being the actual founder of CR Corporation. Alexa had always assumed Linsey was simply trying to get close to him, and Carol was certain Jeffery thought


    the same.


    That gave her the perfect opportunity to twist the truth.


    "Jeffery, you warned me before that Mr. Riley was already married. I admit I have feelings for him, but I''d never interfere in someone''s marriage. So, I told Linsey exactly that." She spoke gently, choosing her words carefully, making sure they soundedpletely sincere. "But to my surprise, Linsey said she already knew- and that it didn''t matter. She was determined to stay close to him anyway." Jeffery''s jaw tightened, his opinion of Linsey sinking even further. "Then why did you still invite her?"


    Carol bit her lip before pouting slightly. "She brought it up in front of Mr. Riley. I couldn''t exactly reject her outright..."


    She nced at Jeffery again, her voice soft and pitiful. "We''re working with CR Corporation. I didn''t want to cause any trouble for you."


    Jeffery hadn''t expected this turn of events. With a sigh, he took Carol''s hand, his expression serious. "Carol, don''t think like that. Our partnership with CR Corporation is mainly to find a cure for your heart condition. If you were mistreated because of this..."


    He trailed off.


    The deal with CR Corporation was a major opportunity for Lawson Group, and pulling out now woulde with serious financial consequences.


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    The penalty alone was a staggering amount-one they couldn''t afford to lose.


    Carol, unaware of his hesitation, put on a gentle and understanding front. “Jeffery, don''t worry about me. Just focus on your work. I don''t want to dwell on what happened tonight."


    Her obedient, considerate demeanor only deepened Jeffery''s guilt.


    He frowned slightly. “Mr. Riley is devoted to his wife. He wouldn''t risk everything for just another designer in hispany. Carol, don''t worry I won''t let this slide." Carol''s heart leaped with satisfaction. This was exactly what she wanted to hear. But just as she was about to speak, Jeffery''s phone rang abruptly.


    He answered, and his assistant''s panicked voice came through. "Mr. Lawson, bad news! CR Corporation just announced they terminated the partnership!"


    Jeffery shot to his feet, his sudden movement startling Carol.


    Rmended for you


    The CEO''s


    RUNAWAY


    Wife


    The CEO''s Runaway Wife


    To the public, she was the CEO''s executive secretary. Behind closed door...


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