Chapter 682 Who Said Anything About Me Likin...


    With firm resolve, Linsey said, "That mistake was Collin''s, not a betrayal on my part. I have no reason to continue avoiding


    him. Since you''re attending tomorrow night''s banquet where fashion topics will surely arise, having me there could be


    beneficial."


    Moved by the gesture, Dolores responded warmly, "You''re truly thoughtful, Linsey! And don''t stress, if Collin starts any


    trouble, I''ll have your back, even if it costs us our promotional resources!"


    Linsey reassured her, saying, "I know it wasn''t simple securing this for you, so make sure you leverage it fully!"


    She then added, "Actually, I''m eager to test whether I can maintain myposure around Collin at the banquet."


    Pausing for a moment, Linsey continued, "There''s also something I need you to inquire about on my behalf."


    The celebratory banquet for the designpetition unfolded as nned at an opulent hotel in Grester''s heart.


    Dressed in a tuxedo, Collin cast a reserved nce around the room.


    Dustin walked up with his hand resting in his pocket and inquired, "Catching your interest?"


    Collin, with a grave tone, said, "Aurora is supposed to be here tonight. I need to check if she''s the same person I saw at the


    Raising an eyebrow, Dustin questioned, "Why are you still concerned about that, Collin?"


    Appearing nonchnt yet yful, Dustin spun around before Collin and asked expectantly, "How do I look? Am I looking


    sharp today?"


    Collin cast a quick, indifferent nce at him and said with a shrug, “It''s a bit much."


    In disbelief, Dustin stared at him. "Are you serious? I spent forever putting this look together!"


    Without much sympathy, Collin let his eyes drift to the excessive jewelry around Dustin''s neck and fingers. "You''ve got too


    much going on. There''s no focus. Honestly, you look like someone trying too hard to show off."


    In a sh, Dustin yanked off the nes and muttered under his breath, "Here I was thinking I looked good... guess I look


    like a mess instead."


    With a look that carried more weight than his words, Collin asked, "What''s gotten into you today?"


    The question caught Dustin off guard. His face stiffened, then flushed with embarrassment. "Dolores asked me to be her


    Relief flickered across Collin''s face as he heard that. "Did you finally tell her how you feel?"


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    Dustin nearly choked on his own breath. "W-what? Who said anything about me liking Dolores?"


    His face turned a deep red. "Stop spouting nonsense, Collin!"


    Instead of answering, Collin tilted his head and looked past Dustin toward something-or someone-behind him. "You sure about that?"


    Suddenly at a loss for words, Dustin fumbled for a reply, saying, "I—I just...”


    A slow, almost bored voice called out from behind them. "Seriously, Dustin? Why are you talking like that?"


    The sound hit him like a shockwave. Dustin stiffened, spinning around with a startled look. "H-how long have you been standing there?"


    Without so much as a blink, Dolores closed the distance between them, her face unreadable. "Long enough to hear you blurt out, ''Who said anything about me liking Dolores?""


    Words tumbled in Dustin''s throat as he tried to recover, but nothing coherent came out.


    Before he could pull himself together, Dolores waved him off and spoke with a casual shrug. "Come on. You think that would bother me? You don''t like me. I don''t like you. No need to turn it into some dramatic scene."


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