Gorman s shoulders eased, and a gentle smile softened his face. So that means you won t be starting at CR Corporation tomorrow?

But Linsey shook her head. I ve thought about this for a long time, she said quietly. I still want to take the job. At least for a while.

It was her dream to join that company, a chance she had fought hard to win. To give it up now felt impossible. Still, she knew Gorman meant well.

So before he could , she quickly added, Don t worry. I ll take care of myself. From what I know, CR Corporation is mostly run by Mr. Wade. I won t cross paths with Collin often.

Gorman s expression darkened instantly. His voice turned cold. And how can you guarantee you won t?

Linsey was accustomed to Gorman s gentle tone, so when his voice suddenly turned cold, she froze in surprise.

By the time she gathered herself, she could only bite her lip, unsure how to respond.

What could she even say? If Collin insisted on seeing her, there was no way she could stop him.

Her mind flashed back to what Collin had told her at the hospital.

Collin told me clearly he has no interest in me, Linsey finally said. If we meet, it will only be for work. Nothing more.

So after all that, you re still determined to join CR Corporation, Gorman responded, his gaze steady, complicated.

Linsey fell silent. Then, out of nowhere, Gorman asked, Between me and Collin, who would you choose?

Linsey blinked, taken aback. I don t understand what you mean.

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What if I said I don t want you working at CR Corporation? he pressed.

Her voice hardened. Our relationship was only pretend. Gorman, where I work is my choice. You shouldn t interfere.

The air between them shifted, tense and fragile.

After a pause, he tried again, softer this time. If we were truly a couple, would you listen to me then?

Her expression flickered, but her voice remained firm. No. My career will always matter more than romance. Even if we were together, I d still make my own choices.

She paused, then frowned slightly. Besides haven t you always claimed to still love your late fianc e? How can you fall for me so quickly?

Gorman fell silent once more, a storm of emotions surging within him. He had invented that excuse to smear Collin to the point where she would steer away from the man.

He never imagined it would backfire Linsey now genuinely believed he was still devoted to another woman.

If he confessed his feelings now, she wouldn t be touched. She would only think the faithful lover image he had built was a lie.

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