FreeGoodNovelChapter 10 Chapter 10 I'm Not Really Used To Physical Contact The instant their skins made contact, Collin felt an electric shock surge through his chest, darkening his expression immediately. With no hint of hesitation, he jerked his hand away from Linsey's grasp.
Her unpreparedness for his sudden motion caused Linsey to emit a soft, startled gasp. She looked at him with wide eyes, her silence filled with disbelief.
The confusion in her eyes sparked an inexplicable ache in his heart.
Tightening his fist, Collin sensed the ghostly softness of her palm still imprinted on the back of his hand. Linsey stared, her mouth opening slightly as if to speak, then pausing, clearly flustered and unsure of how to react.
It was clear from his demeanor that he had likely found her touch offensive.
Pressing his lips tightly together, Collin averted his eyes, his voice stiff as he offered an explanation. "I'm not really used to physical contact. Sorry." Linsey's expression softened as she grasped the situation.
His defenses were up, his sense of security so fragile that he instinctively recoiled from her touch.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe averted his gaze, feigning calm, and murmured, "You may go." Linsey paused, her words faltering at her lips, unable to form.
She understood that Collin wouldn't easily warm up to her or accept her, especially since their acquaintance was so recent.
She herself felt a lingering awkwardness about their arrangement, a sentiment she suspected was even more pronounced for someone as guarded and intricate as Collin.
With this realization, she accepted the situation more swiftly.
Choosing not to press him, she nodded subtly, exited the study, and softly closed the door behind her, leaving him the solitude he evidently needed.
Only after Linsey had departed did Collin release a long, burdened sigh.
He massaged the bridge of his nose, a rare headache beginning to form. He was perplexed by the intense way Linsey's smallest actions seemed to unsettle him- this was a new and disconcerting sensation.
He had always valued his ability to remain detached and logical, but now he felt an unusual disturbance within him.
If this disruption persisted, he dreaded to think what would happen next. He despised this emerging sensation of losing control.
Lost in thought, he finally decided.
0.0% 2015 Chapter 10 I'm Not Really Used To Physical Contact A brief escape was essential. By fortunate coincidence, a critical situation at his company demanded his immediate attention, providing the ideal excuse to escape Linsey's unsettling influence.
With his decision firmly in place, he slipped out of Vista Villa, a line of staff trailing quietly behind him.
In the following days, Linsey noticed Collin's glaring absence.
Concern gnawed at her, prompting her to inquire about his whereabouts from the butler.
With a reassuring smile, the butler responded, "Mr. Riley is buried under a mountain of work, Mrs. Riley. You shouldn't worry about him." Pondering this, Linsey realized that Collin was likely drowning in efforts to clear the colossal debt of a hundred million dollars. No doubt, he was exhausting himself.
Deciding against adding to his load, she chose instead to shift her focus to her own pressing needs-finding employment.
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With renewed determination, she started crafting her resumes with care and scouring job listings, eager to make a meaningful change. At last, the day arrived when Linsey received an unexpected interview invitation from CR Corporation.
CR Corporation wasn't just any company-it was a globally celebrated tech giant that had made its way to the stock market in record tunder the guidance of its mysterious founder. Within a few short years, CR Corporation's worth had exploded past the hundred billion dollar mark, propelling its founder to the top as the richest individual in the world. Yet, for all the fand fortune, the founder of CR Corporation remained a shadowy figure, shrouded in secrecy.
Up until this point, not a single person had managed to catch a glimpse of the mysterious founder.
Linsey was ecstatic, hardly believing her luck at being considered for a position at such an esteemed company.
She invested every ounce of her energy into preparing for the m interview determined to secure a job that promised a steady paycheck.
She envisioned this opportunity as a stepping stone towards a brighter, more stable future for herself and Collin. However, as Linsey was driving to the headquarters of CR Corporation, a thunderous crash shattered the air.
Suddenly, a luxury car materialized, slamming into Linsey's car with an earth- shattering force.
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