Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36 Has Linsey

Come Out Yet

Before Linsey even stepped out of the mall, the luxury car was already parked outside.

The moment the rear window lowered slightly, Joanna’s eyes locked onto the man inside, unable to look away.

In all her years in Grester, she had never seen a man with such striking features.

As he glanced toward the mall, he casually lifted his wrist, checking the time on his watch.

Every subtle movement of his sent a ripple through her chest.

The air of refinement and authority he carried was something far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

He was way out of Felix’s league.

“What are you staring at? Has Linsey come out yet?” Felix’s voice broke through her daze; he was oblivious to the fact that Joanna had been completely captivated by another man.

His mind was too preoccupied with one thing–when Linsey would appear.

And then, as if on cue, she did.

“Linsey!” Felix called out, his voice filled with excitement as he instinctively moved forward, ready to stop her.

Joanna snapped back to her senses and quickly grabbed his arm, her grip firm. “Felix, don’t do anything rash. There are too many people here. I don’t want security throwing us out again.”

Even as she spoke, both of them watched as Linsey strode straight toward the luxury car and slipped inside.

“Linsey, she…” Felix’s breath hitched, his eyes widening in shock. Since when had she gotten involved with someone like

that?

Joanna was just as stunned, her mind racing. Then, she suddenly recalled what Linsey had said to them back at the store.

Her voice came out uneven. “Linsey said she’s married. Could that man in the car… be her husband?”

Her mind reeled as Collin’s image surfaced again. He was exceptional in every way–and he was Linsey’s husband!

The more Joanna dwelled on it, the more her anger simmered. How did Linsey, of all people, end up with a man like that?

He was wealthy, young, and infuriatingly handsome–everything Joanna had ever dreamed of.

Her teeth clenched as jealousy twisted inside her, the bitterness so strong it nearly made her want to wring Linsey’s neck.

Linsey had walked away from Felix and somehow landed such an extraordinary man. Just who did she think she was?

Beside her, Felix stood frozen, struggling to make sense of what he had just witnessed.

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Chapter 36 Has Linsey Come Out Yet

His gut told him that Linsey was only putting on a show to get under his skin.

But then he remembered the way her face had lit up when she saw that man–that smile. That pure, unguarded smile.

Felix had been with Linsey for five years. He knew she was breathtaking, a woman unlike any other. She was gentle,

thoughtful, always putting him first.

But there was one thing about her that had never satisfied him.

She had always drawn a line, insisting on marriage before intimacy.

He had rushed to propose and planned an entire wedding–just so he could finally have her.

But then, everything had fallen apart.

For years, Linsey had smiled at him, but never like that–never with such warmth, such joy that made her eyes sparkle with

life.

That man had taken something Felix had never been able to reach.

The thought of Linsey looking at someone else that way sent a searing pain through his chest.

How could she? How could she just walk away and smile like that for another man?

She was his. And he wasn’t about to let her go.

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Collin’s arms wrapped around her, steady and unwavering, pulling her against his chest. His voice, low and comp rumbled beside her ear. “Be careful.”

She froze for a split second before it hit her–she was pressed tightly against Collin.

As awareness settled in, she inhaled the crisp, invigorating scent clinging to him, reminiscent of a winter forest.

Collin’s voice, deep and controlled, sliced through the tense silence. “What happened? Why the sudden stop?”

The driver, his voice laced with unease, quickly explained, “A stray cat darted onto the road. I almost hit it.”

Linsey blinked in confusion, her breath caught in her throat as she remained within Collin’s embrace.

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Chapter 37 You Weren’t This Reserved Last Night

“I see. Keep driving,” Collin said evenly.

“Understood.”

The car eased forward again.

A stillness settled over them, broken only when Collin’s low voice drifted above her head.

“Linsey, how long do you plan to stay in my arms?“.

Her breath hitched, and in an instant, she scrambled to create space between them, mortified.

It wasn’t until she moved that she realized she had been gripping his shirt, her fingers curled into the fabric without even noticing.

Heat rushed to her face, her hands clenching awkwardly as she struggled for something–anything–to say.

“Jewell, your reflexes are really impressive,” she blurted after a long pause. “You hit the brakes so smoothly and saved that cat. Nice work.”

From the front seat, Jewell Ellsworth stole a quick glance at the rearview mirror, noting Collin’s unreadable expression before replying with a good–natured chuckle. “Thank you, Mrs. Riley. Years of experience on the road have sharpened my instincts.”

Linsey forced a light laugh, attempting to shake off the awkwardness.

Collin, his face unreadable, lifted his head slightly. “Jewell, focus on the road.”

“Of course, sir,” Jewell responded at once.

Linsey bit her lip, sticking out her tongue in embarrassment before quickly turning away, pretending to be completely absorbed in the passing scenery.

Collin wasn’t fooled. He knew exactly what was running through her mind. A quiet chuckle escaped him before he drawled, his voice laced with amusement, “Feeling shy now? You weren’t this reserved last night.”

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