Dustin raised an eyebrow as he listened.

He cut a glance toward Collin, who sat like a statue, face hardened and unreadable.

The truth was simple: those stories weren t about him they were about Collin. Linsey had mistaken him for Collin.

But Collin had always preferred the shadows, leaving him to take the spotlight. Very few knew who the real founder was.

And when it was clear Collin wouldn t correct her, Dustin stepped into the role she believed him to be.

I m honored to hear that, he said warmly. Keep chasing your dreams.

Her eyes lit up like a sky at dawn. That encouragement from her role model was enough to melt her earlier nervousness.

Mr. Wade, may I make a small request? she asked, almost shyly.

He didn t hesitate. Of course.

Her wish was modest just a single photograph with him for keepsake. For Dustin, it was nothing at all, and his ready agreement came with an easy smile.

After the photo session concluded, Linsey departed with obvious satisfaction lighting her features.

Dustin observed her exit with growing amusement before turning to Collin with a mischievous grin. You re absolutely incredible, you know that? She s been completely devoted to you for years, yet you stay completely unaffected?

Collin s response was typically blas , his shoulders lifting in an effortless shrug. Plenty of people admire me. Nothing special about it.

Dustin let out an exaggerated groan of frustration. God, I m so jealous! How come nobody ever looks at me like that? I ve got talent too, you know!

Collin had absolutely no interest in entertaining this conversation.

The interview was done, which meant he could finally get out of here. Dustin stepped directly into his path, arms spread wide. Whoa there, I m not finished grilling you yet.

What is it now? Collin s stare could have frozen water as he waited for whatever ridiculous question came next.

Dustin s eyebrow climbed higher, curiosity practically radiating from his pores. So what s the deal with you and Linsey? How do you two actually know each other?

There s no deal. We don t know each other, Collin replied, his tone brooking no argument.

Bull. There s definitely something going on. Dustin wasn t buying it for a second. I ve been begging you to come here for months, and you always have some excuse. But the minute Linsey s involved, suddenly you show up. And don t think I didn t notice you checking her out when you thought nobody was looking!

Meanwhile, Linsey had just pushed through the building s revolving doors when her phone buzzed with Gorman s name.

She swiped to answer, immediately greeted by his familiar warm tone. Hey, Linsey, where are you right now? Want to grab some food together?

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