Novel1Chapter 58 Chapter 58 Dustin, I Really Have To Go At that moment, Collin was seated in a private box overlooking the grandest charity auction in Grester. The venue buzzed with energy, and from above, he had a clear view of the distinguished guests mingling below.
Dustin, sitting beside him, let out an exaggerated sigh as he watched the elegantly dressed men and women pair up. "Look at them-everyone has a date. Meanwhile, here we are, two miserable bachelors stuck in this box. It's honestly tragic." Collin shot him a cool, uninterested glance. "Correction. You're the lonely bachelor. I'm married." Dustin whipped his head around, gaping at him. For a second, he genuinely wondered if his best friend had been swapped with a look-alike.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCollin-the sCollin who was always indifferent, always detached-actually said something like that? It was almost unsettling Just then, Collin's phone vibrated. He checked the screen, and frowned instantly. "Dustin, something's cup. I need to head back. You handle the rest of the auction," he said.
Before Dustin could process what was happening, Collin was already rising from his seat, preparing to leave. Dustin blinked in confusion. "Wait-what could possibly be so urgent?" Curious, he leaned over and caught a glimpse of the message on Collin's phone. It wasn't anything pressing-just a brief update from the butler mentioning that Linsey seemed a little down because she hadn't seen Collin tonight.
For this? This was why Collin was leaving? Dustin stared at him in sheer disbelief. "Collin! Are you serious right now?" His voice rose with outrage. "You're actually ditching the auction just to go keep Linsey company? Since when were you two so close? What about the rest of the event? You're just going to walk out? This ties directly to our upcoming deals Unfazed by Dustin's exasperation, Collin casually slipped on his coat. "You're here, aren't you?" Dustin's jaw practically hit the floor. He clutched his chest tically, as if personally betrayed. "Unbelievable! You're ditchingfor a woman you've barely known for a few days? You've really changed!" Collin shot him a withering look. His thoughts drifted to Linsey-waiting at home, disappointed that he hadn't cback The idea of sitting here any longer felt unbearable.
"The past is the past. Things are different now. Dustin, I really have to go." Just as Collin was about to step away, Dustin suddenly seemed to remember something. He quickly moved to block Collin's path. "Hold on a second." Collin's brows furrowed, irritation creeping into his expression. "What now?" 00% 1534 Chapter 58 Dustin, I Really Have To Go Dustin let out a heavy sigh, shaking his head as if Collin were a lost cause. Typical. Collin, the walking definition of emotionally dense, had no clue how romance worked. Moments like these required intervention-and as always, it was up to Dustin, the ever-reliable best friend, to step in and prevent a disaster.
"You're seriously going back empty-handed?" Dustin shot him a pointed look. "Linse misses you, mam. You just got married-have you even given her a single gift since then?" The question made Collin pause. His mind flickered to the clothes Linsey had given him not long ago.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe had gone out of her way to pick something for him, and yet... he hadn't given her anything in return.
Even after buying his story that he owed 100 million dollars, she hadn't wavered. Instead of leaving, she had promised to stand by him.
Something in Collin's usually cold gaze softened.
For the first time, he hesitated, then asked, "What do you think I should get her?"
Dustin's eyebrows shot up. "Wow, so nd over you really are losing your mind over Linsey." He folded his arms, looking amused. "And here I thought you were supposed to be brilliant. Have you forgotten where we are?"
He gestured at the bustling auction below. "I just checked the catalog. Up m e next is a gemstone-necklace-a masterpiece by a world-famous jeweler. It's one of a kind. Tons of people showed up tonight just for that piece." Dustin smirked. "If you win that auction and give the necklace to Linsey, I guarantee she'll be happy."
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