After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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Leo Was embarrassed, yes, but there was something else something warmer.

He knew, deep down, that despite everything, he still held a place in my heart. His posture shifted, a mix of remorse and satisfaction settling on his face as he realized that he was not without the slightest chance with me. Tira's eyes, meanwhile, were filled with something entirely different.

She looked at me with a depth of sympathy that I hadn't expected, and for reasons I couldn't fully explain, I felt a strange connection to her.

throat tightened as if I wanted to cry too, the sensation of being inexplicably close to this woman overwhelming me.

You played beautifully," she praised softly, her words heavy with sincerity, "Your skill is remarkable. You must have had a great teacher."

I nodded, smiling faintly. "My father is Orlando Martin. Ile's taught me a lot."

The moment Orlando's name left my lips, Tira's demeanor shifted.

Her smile wavered, and something unreadable crossed her face.

The warmth in her eyes dulled slightly, replaced by a complicated expression I couldn't quite decipher.

She held her silence for a moment, then reached out a hand toward BETA Freya, who quickly handed her a small cheque book.

Without a word, Tira picked up a pen and scribbled something on the cheque.

She signed it with a flourish, tore it from the book, and handed it to me with a calm smile. "Here's a little gig fee. Please, take it."

cheque, murmuring

amount written

million dollars-for one

"Tira... did you did you write the wrong amount?" I stammered,

gentle laugh,

worth every bit of it. At

was genuine, but there was a heaviness in her words,

received a phone call and leaned over to whisper something

rose to her cheeks, and

was a pleasure meeting you both. I look forward to hearing more from

our goodbyes, and Leo

stepped into the corridor, the entire encounter felt surreal, like I had just

at Leo, half in disbelief. "Pinch me, let me

hallway before he suddenly grabbed my arm, pulling me into a corner. Without warning, he leaned down and bit my lip-not gently, but with the kind of possessiveness that was entirely his. His lips curved into a mischievous grin as he asked, "Now, are you sure you're not

lightly and gave him a

hummed, still in a

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I Amazed the World. the Cold Alpha

Chapter 167

and the two of us walked side by side as the

a tall figure stepped out, the brim of his hat pulled low

him as we entered the lift, but something about him felt...

the man had already disappeared down

noticed my hesitation.

head, pushing the thought away. "Nothing. It's probably