Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After novel Chapter 44

Chapter 44 Marriage Isn’t

A Game

Collin, surprisingly, didn’t seem the least bit annoyed by Dustin’s over–the–top reaction.

Instead, a rare trace of warmth flickered in his usually cold eyes. “I’m wearing the clothes my wife picked out for me. You

got a problem with that?”

Dustin’s curiosity instantly sparked, and he leaned forward with excitement. “Wait–are you talking about Linsey? Well, well, I didn’t think things would move this fast between you two! You’re already wearing the clothes she picked for you?”

After a brief pause, something seemed to click in his mind, and his expression turned playful. “Hold on–I saw you in a different outfit earlier today. Don’t tell me you changed because you were, you know, in the middle of something… and I

interrupted?”

The moment the words left his mouth, Dustin put on an exaggeratedly remorseful face and started apologizing without

pause. “Man, I’m really sorry for ruining your perfect evening!”

Collin’s expression hardened, and his voice carried a sharp edge. “Shut up. Stop jumping to conclusions. There’s nothing

going on between us.”

Dustin, having known Collin for years, wasn’t the least bit intimidated by his harsh tone. Instead, he smirked and said,

“Well, not yet–but who knows? Things could change.”

He took a slow sip of his drink before adding casually, “I mean, you only rushed into marriage to grant your grandma’s

wish, right?”

Raising an eyebrow, he gave Collin a knowing smile. “She always thought you were too closed off and wanted you to settle down, start a family, and actually be happy. Honestly? I think Linsey’s a great match for you.”

Collin had lost his birth mother when he was young. After his father remarried, his stepmother–a venomous woman who saw him as nothing more than an obstacle–had gone so far as to orchestrate a car accident that nearly cost him his legs.

To protect himself, he had feigned disability, letting those who wished him harm lower their guard.

As the company flourished, he finally had the power to leave the Riley family–but he couldn’t bear to abandon Ivy, the only one who had ever cared for him.

She had long hoped to find him a kind and dependable woman who could stand by his side.

At first, he had rejected them all.

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