Now that he had heard Collin lay out his reasoning, the entire picture became clear.

Collin was quietly building a trap meant for Felix, one that would eventually leave him ruined and penniless.

A slow whistle escaped Dustin before he shook his head. You re sharper than ever.

Collin shifted his attention to his laptop and added, Check your email. You ll find all the details there. I want this plan followed to the letter. Felix will never make a comeback.

Understood, Dustin replied, nodding. Still, a hint of curiosity lingered in his voice. If you ve got everything mapped out and the right people lined up, why have me handle it personally?

With a hint of a smirk, Collin replied, Linsey doesn t trust how far I ll go. If things blow up, someone else will need to take the heat.

Dustin stared in disbelief. Seriously? I put my heart into this, and you turn me into your scapegoat!

Collin, sounding completely unbothered, said, I ll give you $50 million as compensation. You ll get it all at once.

At the mention of money, Dustin s mood shifted immediately. Relax, I ll make sure Felix ends up with nothing. I ll take care of it!

Linsey finished work early and made her way home.

Stepping through the door, she immediately saw that Ivy was already there. Ivy She hurried over, a bright smile spreading across her face as she greeted her. Why didn t you tell me you were coming? I would ve loved to pick you up myself! This text is hosted at F?ndNovel.net

Ivy squeezed Linsey s hand, her eyes warm and full of affection. That s too much of a bother for you. I can come over without any trouble.

She paused, holding onto Linsey s hand, her tone softening. But Linsey, I actually need a favor this time.

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You need a favor? Of course, I ll help if I can! Linsey answered immediately. Just tell me what you need.

From behind her, Ivy pulled out a heavy photo album. The look in her eyes turned a little sad. Tomorrow is Collin s birthday. He always loved his birthdays as a kid. I used to plan his celebrations, but now I can t keep up with what s popular. All my ideas seem boring. Could you help throw him a party and make sure he has a great time?

Linsey understood what Ivy wanted, but she hesitated. Ivy, I m not sure I m all that creative when it comes to birthdays

Well, what did you do for your birthdays before? Ivy asked, curious.

Linsey pressed her lips together, thinking back. I used to

The memories stopped her for a moment as she thought about her past birthdays. Aside from the last celebration Collin had arranged for her, Felix had never really bothered with her birthdays not once during the more than five years they spent together.

Linsey paused for a few moments before giving a different answer. I hardly ever celebrated my own birthday. When I planned something for someone else, I usually cooked a good meal or reserved a table at a restaurant, then bought a cake and a present.

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