Chapter 363:
There were countless questions bubbling up inside her, clamoring for attention, and she hardly knew where to begin. Finally, one concern pushed its way to the forefront. “And those gifts you were handing out so generously…” Her voice trembled slightly with the weight of her inquiry. “Tell me the truth. Did you spend a fortune on all of that?”
Collin’s response was nonchalant, almost dismissive. “Well, I guess you could say that.”
His vague reply left Linsey reeling, her eyes wide with incredulity. “What does that even mean?”
She couldn’t contain her frustration any longer and, in a sudden move, seized his collar, her words punctuated with desperate clarity. “Collin, didn’t you say you were drowning in debt? Something about owing a billion? So, how on earth do you suddenly have the means for such extravagance?” A horrifying suspicion dawned on her.
“Collin, don’t tell me you took out another loan just to flaunt in front of them?” Her voice cracked, laden with a mix of anger and concern. “Those old classmates don’t mean a thing to me. You didn’t have to…”
Linsey’s agitation mounted, and a wave of dizziness washed over her, blurring her vision momentarily. Noticing her distress, Collin quickly grasped her shoulders, steadying her with a firm yet gentle touch.
“Easy there,” he murmured, a soft chuckle escaping him as he patted her back comfortingly. “Come on, darling. Do you really see your husband as that worthless?”
Linsey pressed her hand against her chest and offered Collin a playful, teasing look. Her luminous eyes sparkled with an adorable hint of reproach.
In response, Collin’s laughter was a low, melodic chuckle as he explained, “I’m not actually as poor as they think. My family might dismiss me, but I inherited a substantial sum from my grandmother and mother. Plus, I’ve been managing a small company these last few years, and it’s been quite lucrative. Technically, your husband stands pretty well-off in town.”
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With a knowing raise of his eyebrow, he continued, “How else do you suppose I afford living in the lavish Vista Villa? We’ve got a decent collection of cars in the garage too.”
At that revelation, Linsey remained a bit stunned, her mind whirling. Unbeknownst to her, the “small company” Collin referred to was none other than the globally acclaimed CR Corporation—the very firm where she was employed. Even as she processed his words, she knew Collin’s life had always been absorbed by his work to the point of neglecting meals and sleep. If it weren’t for his business engagements, he likely wouldn’t have crossed paths with Dustin as often.
Still, Linsey couldn’t shake off her worries.
“But Collin, we can’t keep splurging like this,” she protested gently. “A few of my former classmates have been talking behind my back—why should we hand out such lavish gifts?”
Her lips curled into a pout as she aired her grievances.
Collin couldn’t contain his laughter, his large hand affectionately tousling her hair.
“I hate seeing you deal with unnecessary troubles,” he explained with a gentle sincerity. “Now, no one will dare underestimate you. That alone makes everything worth it.”
Collin paused for a beat, his tone completely serious. “I mean, it’s not like I can send all your old classmates to jail, right?”
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