Collin stayed silent, his face unreadable.

Desperation spilled into Kylee s voice as she pressed a trembling hand to her chest. How can you just turn on me like this, Collin? Didn t you have feelings for me? Are you still angry that I left you and went overseas?

Elsewhere, Linsey wandered over to the buffet table, happily sampling sweet treats.

All of a sudden, she felt someone s shadow fall across her.

Linsey glanced up, startled, and her mouth fell open as she exclaimed, Felix? What are you doing here?

Didn t expect to run into me, did you? Felix teased, his gaze lingering as he looked her up and down.

He couldn t help but notice how stunning Linsey had become since they had last met. A bitter pang of regret hit him. If only he had taken things further back when they were together.

That thought alone made Felix wet his lips unconsciously, his throat tightening as he swallowed.

Linsey caught the predatory glint in his eyes, and a wave of disgust rolled over her.

She could hardly believe she had ever been foolish enough to fall for a guy like him.

Without a second s pause, she turned away, balancing her plate, ready to make a quick exit.

But before she could get far, Felix stepped in front of her, cutting off her escape.

Linsey couldn t contain herself any longer. Felix, what exactly are you after? she demanded.

Felix didn t hold back. Because of you, Collin sabotaged my project and nearly drove me to ruin. If not for some powerful ally bailing me out, you would have obliterated my life! I want compensation for the emotional toll!

Linsey s anger morphed into scorn, the absurdity of his claim almost laughable. You ve got it all wrong. You re the one who owes me for the pain and misery you caused. If it weren t for you, I wouldn t have suffered so much! she shot back icily.

Felix froze, his face flushing a vivid crimson, momentarily speechless. Regaining his nerve, he brazenly doubled down. I don t care. You re paying me today, or you re not leaving!

How much are you demanding? Linsey asked, her expression blank.

Thinking she was caving, Felix extended a hand. Not much just $50 million.

Linsey let out a derisive laugh. Are you out of your mind? $50 million? I don t have that kind of money to throw at you.

Felix smirked, undeterred. I saw that gold bracelet Collin gave you $30 million, wasn t it? You re loaded now. $50 million is just spare change for you. Tilting his head smugly, he added, If I hadn t pushed you to move in with Collin back then, would you be living such a good life now? For that, you owe me an extra $10 million as a thank-you. ? ? ? ?s, ?s? s find?novel.net

Without a second thought, Linsey grabbed the plate and flung it at him, smearing his face with cream.

$50 million? she snapped. I wouldn t give you fifty cents! Get over yourself, you pathetic leech! Stay out of my life!

Caught off guard, Felix stood there, a creamy mess, as he processed the humiliation.

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