Chapter 330

Had she changed? Linda lowered her lashes, her eyes reflecting the storm brewing within her. The disappointment in Robert's voice sent a shiver of fear through her. "Big brother..." she began, her lips parting as if to defend herself, but— Robert didn’t give her the chance. His voice darkened, "Your actions might fool others, but they can't fool me." Linda’s eyes widened, her cheeks flushing involuntarily. Shame, shock, fear—all these emotions collided within her. She had never imagined that her carefully orchestrated act, playing the innocent victim, would be seen through by Robert so effortlessly. Robert’s gaze was deep, unreadable, as it focused on her. His expression remained inscrutable, yet Linda could sense the weight of his thoughts. Yes, her performance had fooled the servants, but not Robert. Externally, he appeared calm, but inside, a storm raged. The girl he had once cherished, the one whose memory had always shone brightly in his heart, had become this... She was now someo