NovelUpdateChapter 334 Chapter 334 Do You Think Ivy Will AcceptLinsey quickly caught on to Fernanda's underlying motives.
As expected, Fernanda hesitated before asking, "Linsey, I was hoping you could lenda hand? After all, you're Ivy's granddaughter-in-law." Linsey was ready to agree right away. It felt like her responsibility as part of the family to assist with something for Collin's grandmother.
But before she could give her answer, Collin stepped in with a firm interruption. "Linsey hasn't been feeling well recently, and she's swamped with work. She simply doesn't have the time." Without missing a beat, Collin ignored the growing irritation on Fernanda's face and added, "If you're struggling, you can always ask a few trusted staff members from Grandma's. They've been with her for years and know her preferences well." Linsey's gaze shifted, her thoughts in turmoil.
She understood that Collin was just trying to protect her from overdoing it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut Ivy had always been the one who treated Collin with the most kindness in the Riley family, and Linsey couldn't ignore that. She knew she had to make an effort for her sake.
Without saying another word, Linsey reached out, gently taking Collin's hand. "Letdo this," she murmured. Collin's eyes met hers, and in that instant, he understood everything. Her determination was clear in the depth of her gaze.
He paused for a moment, then sighed quietly, his expression softening. "Alright," he agreed, his voice tinged with reluctance.
Collin had known Linsey too well. He understood that, no matter how much he tried to protect her, she would never turn down an opportunity to help when it concerned Ivy, especially with her kind nature.
But his concern for her well-being remained.
"Take a few people with you," Collin suggested, his voice steady but firm. "They'll help out when needed. And if anyone gives you trouble, don't hesitate to handle it." His words were not only a piece of advice but also a silent challenge to Fernanda, whose authority he clearly didn't respect.
Fernanda, visibly displeased but unable to express it openly, quickly made her exit from Vista Villa, realizing she had no leverage left in the conversation.
The tension between them hung in the air as she left, her mind already plotting the next move.
As soon as Fernanda got into her car, her demeanor shifted tically. She seethed, muttering under her breath, "That ungrateful Collin! We've given him far too much leniency, and now he dares to challenge me? If he keeps this up, he'll 0.0% 14:40 have no one to blbut himself when I start playing hardball!" A cold, calculating look crossed her face as her carefully laid plans cto the forefront of her mind.
Once Fernanda was gone, Linsey felt a slight relief, as though a burden had been lifted from her chest.
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Even though she was well aware of the scheming that surrounded her, it was still hard for her to stay entirely En." composed. With Ivy's birthday just around the corner, Linsey couldn't help but feel a growing sense of unease creeping in.
"By the way, Collin, once Ivy returns to the country, shouldn't we pay her a visit?" Linsey asked, a little concerned. She couldn't imagine waiting until Ivy's birthday to meet her for the first time.
"Of course," Collin responded. "As soon as I hear Grandma's back, I'll take you to see her." After a beat, he added reassuringly, "Don't worry, Grandma lives alone, separate from the others."
Linsey nodded, though a tinge of worry lingered. "I just can't help but worry... Doyou think ivy will accept me?" Suddenly, an idea struck her, and she took Collin's hands in hers. "Tell me, what kind of girls does Ivy like?" Search the website on Google to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
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