Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After novel Chapter 18

Chapter 18 I Found A Job

The butler instinctively lowered his voice, sensing the tension, and replied, “Mr. Riley, Mrs. Riley made dinner and has been

waiting for you ever since.”

A flicker of irritation crossed Collin’s features as he frowned, his voice sharp. “Didn’t you tell her? I’m swamped with work.

She doesn’t need to wait for me.”

His gaze lingered on Linsey’s sleeping face, and in a muttered, almost spiteful tone, he added, “So unnecessary.”

Before the butler could respond, Linsey stirred slightly, her eyes fluttering open as she blinked groggily, still lost in the

haze of sleep.

When her blurry vision cleared and landed on Collin, she paused, confused for a moment, still processing the situation.

Collin’s breath hitched unexpectedly, his heart skipping a beat as he caught sight of her. Her innocent, sleepy expression

made her look almost… endearing.

For a brief moment, he was caught off guard by the softness of his own thoughts, a surprising warmth spreading through

him.

As if to snap him out of his daze, Linsey fully awakened, her face lighting up as she threw the blanket off her, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

“Collin, you’re finally back! I have something so important to share with you!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with

anticipation.

Collin’s mind immediately raced back to the reports his subordinates had shared over the past few days.

He knew Linsey had been busy, but he had no clue what she was up to.

His thoughts darkened as he considered the possibility that she was about to announce her departure.

The butler had said she made dinner. Maybe it was her final gesture of care–something to soften the blow of her leaving.

Collin’s lips curled into an inward sneer.

She was really deluding herself.

He didn’t need her concern. It was completely unnecessary.

If she wanted to leave, the sooner, the better.

With a cold, unreadable expression, he asked, his voice flat, “What important thing?”

Linsey rose from her seat but didn’t answer right away. Instead, she looked at him with a gentle smile and said, “It’s getting late. Let’s eat first. You’ve been working nonstop; you must be starving.”

Collin opened his mouth to refuse, but as his gaze met Linsey’s bright, hopeful eyes, his words faltered.

He exhaled sharply, steeling himself for this to be the last time he indulged her. “Alright.”