Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After novel Chapter 324

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As soon as one person expressed a desire to leave, others echoed the sentiment.

“Yeah, my mom keeps texting me to come home. I need to go,” one remarked.

“I’ll go with you,” another agreed.

Just then, Collin interjected before anyone could depart. “Let’s not hurry. It’s been ages since you’ve all seen each other as college classmates. Opportunities like this are rare, so why not stay till the end?”

A hush fell over the room. No one moved, tension palpable.

Collin remembered every word Beth had uttered earlier.

His presence had shifted the room’s atmosphere dramatically.

The group no longer saw Linsey’s husband as the unremarkable man they once underestimated.

His commanding presence made them rethink their plans to leave. They instead resumed their seats reluctantly.

“Yes, you’re right, Mr. Riley. We should stay longer,” someone conceded.

Collin appeared completely composed, unaffected by the underlying tension.

He served Linsey some of her favorite dishes, speaking softly. “Eat a bit more.”

He was mindful of the fact that Linsey had been unwell recently and needed proper nutrition.

The discomfort in the room was palpable, with everyone seemingly cautious around Collin, although he had merely suggested extending their gathering.

Linsey, puzzled by Collin’s insistence but trusting his judgment, chose not to question his motives. She quietly continued

eating.

“Shari, try some more too,” Linsey suggested, serving her friend without drawing attention.

Shari accepted the food and thanked her, careful not to draw attention to herself.

Everyone else remained rigid, unable to even enjoy the delicious food laid out before them.

Collin, observing their hesitance, inquired with a knowing look, “Why is no one eating?”

Silence enveloped the room, all eyes shifting towards Kane.

Kane managed a strained smile. “Oh, yes, thank you, Mr. Riley.”

Collin merely lifted an eyebrow. “There’s no need for formality. I’ve hardly done anything noteworthy.”

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Relieved, Kane was the first to begin eating.

His action prompted others, though with visible reluctance, to also start eating.

The tension was palpable. A few were so jittery that their hands shook, causing one to accidentally knock over a glass, shattering the silence with a crash.