Dustin glanced at Linsey, cradled in Collin s arms, and lowered his voice. What s your plan for her?

She s out cold and can t get home alone. I don t even know her address, so Collin was about to propose taking her to his place when a sharp voice interrupted.

Then give her to me.

Who s that? Dustin turned, intrigued by the boldness of the speaker daring to challenge Collin.

To his surprise, it was Gorman.

Dustin blinked, caught off guard. What are you doing here?

I could ask you the same, Gorman shot back, striding forward. His face darkened the moment he saw Collin holding Linsey, his expression turning stormy.

Ignoring Dustin, Gorman fixed Collin with a glacial stare. Why are you here, and why are you holding my girlfriend?

She was in trouble, Collin replied, his tone clipped and unyielding.

Gorman s face tightened further. What do you mean? What happened to Linsey?!

Collin didn t bother explaining. He glanced at Dustin. Fill him in.

Dustin recounted the ordeal in detail, ending with a derisive snort. You ve got some nerve snapping at Collin. You re lucky he didn t make you grovel in gratitude. If he hadn t shown up when he did, that vile older man would have had his way with Linsey.

Gorman listened, his brows knitted, a thoughtful shadow crossing his face. But he quickly refocused, addressing Collin with authority. I ll handle this from here. Give me Linsey. I ll take her home.

Collin didn t move, showing no intention of relinquishing her.

Collin Riley! Gorman s voice sharpened, his anger flaring. Linsey is my girl. You re just her boss, at best. Don t overstep.

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And if I do? Collin countered, his voice laced with icy defiance.

Gorman froze, disbelief flickering across his face, as if he couldn t trust his ears.

Dustin hadn t anticipated Collin s brazenness, openly staking a claim like that. He sucked in a breath, stunned.

The corridor crackled with tension.

Gorman s expression hardened. What are you saying, Collin?

Isn t it obvious? Collin s tone was razor-sharp. Linsey s a good woman, and I m into her. I m taking her from you. If you re smart, you ll back off.

Dustin s jaw dropped at the audacity of Collin s words. He knew Collin was formidable, but this was next-level boldness.

Before he could process further, a fist flew past his peripheral vision.

Collin reacted with lightning speed, pulling Linsey tightly against him as he stepped back several paces.

Gorman s punch missed its mark, his momentum carrying his fist straight into Dustin s face.

Damn it! Dustin yelped, reeling in shock.

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