After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter

17

It was nearly 11 p.m., yet, the streets were still clogged with relentless traffic.

We crawled forward in heavy silence, the weight of unspoken words filling the space between us.

phone kept buzzing with incoming messages, each one slicing through the fragile quiet.

I glanced down, seeing Rolin's name flash on the screen. He'd sent me the documents he promised earlier.

Leo must've noticed because he suddenly started honking furiously, even though the car ahead hadn't budged.

"Put your phone on silent," he ordered, his voice chillingly cold.

complying as I silenced

and restless, I opened Rolin's file, hoping it would distract

in the

video recording of my participation in a piano competition. In the picture,

a melodious melody with a brisk

being asked to mute them, I couldn't help but marvel at them, each play reflecting the musical talent

are some business proposals

seeing my thoughts, Rolin

do you think? Not too

to give it a try? How about fulfilling the dream you had then? You have one month. Impress me and you can be a partner.] [And trust me, the

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