NovelBookThe Billionaire's Hidden Bride A Lifetof Love 644 Chapter 644 You Could've Seriously Hurt Someone Dustin's imposing air melted away in an instant. He scratched his head, a little sheepishly. "It's lunchtime, isn't it? I just cto see if you wanted to grab a bite." Dolores narrowed her eyes, unconvinced. "You sure it's lunch you're after? Or are you trying to snoop around for our designer's creative ideas? Well, forget it. This time, we're aiming straight for the top three!" Dustin went quiet for a beat, then said earnestly, "You've got it all wrong. I genuinely just wanted to have lunch. Nothing else." But Dolores brushed him off without hesitation. "No thanks. I'm busy. Go bug someone else." And just like that, Dustin was unceremoniously kicked out of her office.
He stood in the hallway, staring at the tightly shut door. After a long pause, he let out a quiet laugh-half amused, half resigned. Yet there was a softness in his eyes, a quiet affection he hadn't even noticed himself.
He muttered with a sigh, "She's getting colder by the day. I go out of my way to ask her to lunch, and she thinks I've got shidden agenda. Honestly, it stings." Despite his words, there was no trace of anger on his face.
He simply shook his head, helpless and a little amused, then turned to leave.
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After a short nap, Linsey set off for the Davidson Group along with Zander and Caylee.
It had been four years since she left, and Grester had changed in many small ways. Dolores' company had even moved to a new location.
Linsey stared out the window, watching the unfamiliar streets pass by as her mind drifted.
All of a sudden, the car gave a sharp jolt as it collided with the vehicle in front. Everyone inside was thrown forward.
Caylee, riding in the front passenger seat, let out a surprised yelp. In the back, Linsey instinctively pulled Zander close to protect him.
The driver's face went pale. He stammered nervously, "W-we hit the car in front..." He glanced anxiously at Caylee, then turned to check on Linsey and Zander. "Ms. Brooks, are you alright? And your son?" 00% 09:12 00 IR < Chapter 644 You Could've Seriously Hurt Someone Linsey quickly sat up straighter, her eyes scanning Zander for injuries.
"Mommy, I'm fine," Zander said in a small, shaken voice, clearly scared-but thankfully unhurt.
Linsey breathed a quiet sigh of relief and gave him a comforting squeeze. "We're okay. Go check on the other car." "Yes, Ms. Brooks." The driver got out and hurried over.
A moment later, Linsey noticed someone step out of the car they had hit.
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There was something about the figure that struck her-tall, confident, familiar. She couldn't quite place him, but something about him tugged at her memory. Caylee rolled down the window, letting the voices from outside drift in.
"I'm really sorry, sir. I couldn't stop in time. I'll cover the cost-just tellhow much the damage is," the driver said.
The man frowned as he inspected the back of his car..
"What kindan driver can't brake in time? You could've seriously hurt someone." "I know, and I'm truly sorry. Please letknow how much I owe," the driver repeated sincerely.
Linsey listened from the backseat, her brows drawing together. She was about to ask Caylee to step out and handle it but before she could, the other car's door opened again, and another tall figure emerged. 1000A
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