Chapter 274 Chapter 274 Is Collin's Birthday Close Linsey hesitated, then tapped out a message to Dustin. "Mr. Wade Soon after, Dustin's call cthrough.
She moved to the corridor to speak more freely.
Dustin's voice held a note of surprise. "What promotion?" were you behind my recent promotion?" A flicker of surprise crossed Linsey's face. He appeared genuinely clueless.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe quickly briefed him on her new position as department head.
Dustin chuckled lightly. "Linsey, do you think I involve myself in such specifics?" After a brief pause, Linsey replied, "Perhaps not." Dustin added, "Why question it? Are you doubting your skills? I don't manage the small details, but I'm aware our competitors have been eyeing you. If we hadn't promoted you and offered a raise, might you have left us?" His tone was relaxed. "I believe HR recognized this as well. After all, Linsey- you're a sensation online." Linsey nodded in understanding. "That makes sense. Thank you, Mr. Wade. I'm sorry to have disturbed you." Dustin's laughter was warm. "No trouble at all. And since you're Collin's wife, Dustin is fine. If you need anything, just cdirectly to me." "Sure," Linsey agreed.
Dustin added, "Oh, by the way, did you know Collin's birthday is just around the corner?" Linsey's interest was piqued. "Is Collin's birthday close?" She had been unaware of Collin's birthday. It was fortunate Dustin mentioned it.
Eagerly, Linsey asked, "Any idea what he might like? I'd like to get him something special." Dustin's knowing laugh cthrough. "Collin's a tough one to read. How could I possibly know? But I'm certain he'd treasure anything from you." After ending the call, Linsey didn't linger in thought. She went straight online to hunt for a gift.
Despite her extensive search, nothing seemed quite right.
Then, an inspiration hit her.
Why not bake a cake for Collin herself? 0.0% 01:54 Chapter 274 Is Collin's Birthday Close A homemade gift would surely carry more meaning.
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Resolved, Linsey decided to bake a chocolate cake for Collin's birthday, for confident he would adore it.
Over the following days, she settled into her new office and adaptedm smoothly to her role as department head. During her downtime, she watched tutorial videos on cake baking.
The next morning, Linsey arrived at work early. With no pressing tasks, she resumed the tutorial video she hadn't finished the night before.
She had to keep this project under wraps-this cake was meant to be a surprise for Collin. She couldn't let him find out. Collin seemed to always be by her side after work.
That was why she had struggled to find tfor the tutorials the previous evening.
With Collin's birthday fast approaching, she needed to master baking quickly.
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