Afraid she would fall, Collin steadied her with a hand at her back, guiding her carefully toward Gorman.

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Before she could say more, Gorman pulled her straight into his arms, holding her as though he had nearly lost her.

It s alright now. I m here. I ll protect you, he said, his voice low with relief. s ? ?s F?nd-Novel.net

Dustin glanced at Collin from the side.

Collin s face was dark, his expression like ice.

Dustin knew exactly what it was jealousy. But he had no idea how to comfort him.

Linsey and Gorman were a couple, so a touch of closeness between them was only natural.

To Dustin, the air around this tangled love triangle felt stifling.

Unable to endure the strained atmosphere any longer, he grasped for an excuse. Collin, we should get going. There s still some business to handle.

At his words, Linsey gently pulled away from Gorman s embrace, her eyes catching Collin s. She was about to speak when Gorman cut in first.

Collin, thank you for saving my girlfriend. I won t forget this favor. His tone carried an edge beneath the politeness.

Without sparing Collin another glance, he pulled Linsey closer and urged softly, Come on, Linsey. It s late.

Linsey swallowed her words, then turned to the two men and said goodbye to them.

I ll see you around, Dustin answered with an easy smile. Take care on the way back, and get some rest.

Okay, Linsey replied with a nod.

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Moments later, she left with Gorman supporting her.

Collin remained where he stood, eyes following their retreating figures. Dustin stayed beside him, unable to resist a comment. Who d have thought Gorman Green had such different sides? With Linsey, he s gentle as ever, but with you, he s like a raging bull.

Still, the more he thought on it, the more it made sense.

Gorman and Collin had always been rivals, and their encounters were never friendly. After all, what man wouldn t be furious if someone declared they were going to steal his girlfriend?

As Dustin mulled this over, Collin s voice broke through his thoughts. Dustin, did you notice something strange?

That immediately caught Dustin s attention. Strange? What do you mean?

Collin didn t look at him, his gaze fixed on where Linsey and Gorman had gone. His voice was low. Gorman knows I m the founder of CR Corporation. But he has no idea my disability is a facade.

The realization sent a chill through Dustin. Right you ve always appeared in public in a wheelchair. But just now, you stood in front of him, and he didn t even flinch?

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