Chapter 139 You Really Bet On The Wrong Horse
Before heading to the office, Linsey had already braced herself for the inevitable–online rumors would be ammunition for
her critics.
So when Cynthia tried to stir the pot, she barely batted an eye. The provocation felt childish at best.
Given Cynthia’s usual antics, it was no surprise she kept recycling the same tired insults.
“If you have this much free time, maybe Coen should pile more work on your desk,” Linsey said smoothly, unfazed by the
attempt to call her out.
Cynthia narrowed her eyes, irritation flickering across her face before she fired back. “No wonder you’ve been so secretive
about your husband.”
Cynthia let out a sharp, mocking laugh, her smirk brimming with satisfaction.
Lifting a brow, she glanced around at their watching colleagues, making sure to project her voice. “So, your husband is that
neglected, disabled son of the Riley family, huh?”
Linsey’s face went cold.
A few coworkers exchanged looks before hushed whispers broke out.
“Did you catch the drama about Linsey online?”
“I was off all weekend. Fill me in.”
“Linsey was with her boyfriend for five years, but on her wedding day, she ended up marrying Collin–the eldest son of the
Riley family.”
“The Riley family? That’s huge. Didn’t she just hit the jackpot?”
“Tsk, you’re missing the bigger picture.”
“Wow, you’re really out of the loop. Everyone in town knows the Riley family wants nothing to do with Collin. If they had
“Why’s that?”
Who would have thought Linsey, of all people, would end up tied to Collin–the most pitiful name in Grester’s elite circles?
The more Cynthia thought about it, the funnier it became. A smirk tugged at her lips as she put on a mask of fake sympathy. “Linsey, I get it. You came from nothing and thought your looks could land you a golden ticket. But wow–you
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